Vester Wilson, age 91, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Amity, passed from this life on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born May 6, 1931, in Alpine, the son of the late Hosie and Arbell Allen Wilson.  Vester was a retired truck driver for Glenwood Homes Inc.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and dancing in his free time.  Vester was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Crawford Wilson.

Survivors are two daughters, Karen Rogers (Roger) of Hot Springs, and Pennye O'Neal (Ronnie) of Hot Springs, three grandchildren, Tara O'Neal, Rob Rogers and Rusty Rogers all of Hot Springs, nine great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren,  two sisters, Ruth Helms (Jerry) and Christine Helms (George) both of Arkadelphia.

Graveside services will be held at  10:00 AM Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Jones Cemetery in Amity with Rev. Greg Lathem officiating.

No visitation is planned.

Pallbearers are Rusty Rogers, Gage Rogers, Aaron Holingshead, Jake Hoover, Tink Thomason and Rhett Rogers.

Memorials may be made to Jones Cemetery Fund, c/o Dora Bean, 316 N. Hill St, Amity, AR 71921.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.