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Judge Henry Samuel Wilson
February 1, 1920 - September 18, 2010

Judge Henry Samuel Wilson was born in Conway, on February 1, 1920, the son of the late Jack and Grace wilson. Judge wilson died Sept. 18, 2010 at the age of 90 after a long battle with cancer. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jonesboro. A graduate of Blytheville High School, Henry obtained his pre-law education from University of Wyoming. He graduated from the Vanderbilt School of Law in 1951 and went into private practice with the firm of Reeves and Smith in West Memphis. In 1958 he moved his private practice to Trumann and continued in private practice until 1973 when he was appointed to fill the remainder of the term of Circuit Judge Charles Light of Paragould. At the end of that term he was elected to the Second Chancery Circuit traveling to Crittenden, Miss., Poinsett, Craighead, Clay, Green and Cross counties to hold court. He served as chancellor for 11 years until his retirement in 1986. Retirement was cut short when he agreed to complete the unexpired term of Trumann

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  1. Nicki Thomas, Trumann, AR says
    October 5, 2010

    I am certainly sad to hear of Judge Wilson's passing. He was one of my most faithful customers at Flash Market for coffee. He was always kind and patient.I know that he will be missed by many. God bless all of his family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  2. susan adams king, trumann says
    September 27, 2010

    I will never forget Henry ande all the help he waas for my family. My father,Marlin Adams, thought the world of Henry aned I had the utmost respect for him and Carlene. They never forgot Shelby's birthday and would bring peanut brittle that they made over to our house with a card. aI loved him and will never forget him. Rest in Peace and give daddy a hug from us and tell him we are all fine, We respected adn loved you Henry.

  3. Emily (Osment) Kain, Gosnell, AR. says
    September 22, 2010

    Mrs. Wilson,Judge Wilson will be missed greatly. I can not tell you how much I appreciate how much You two have helped my family. My condolences goes out to you and your family.

  4. Carin McClung, Trumann says
    September 21, 2010

    Mrs. Wilson - Judge Wilson will always have a special place in our hearts, for officiating our marriage. He will be greatly missed.

  5. Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville , Ar says
    September 21, 2010

    Henry was a good friend to me and my family. He always treated me with respect and bought a lot of Trumann Democrats from me. When he visited with dad and Richard Shelton at the western Auto, he had good stories to tell. Our prayers for Mrs. wilson and Myra.

  6. Melissa Gardner-Allen, Trumann AR says
    September 21, 2010

    Judge Wilson will be greatly missed by many. I have always admired and respected him as a person, attorney, and judge. His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  7. Ronnie Thompson( KE5IAX), Trumann AR says
    September 20, 2010

    Great man that will be dearly missed.NEA Ham radio club

  8. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says
    September 20, 2010

    Dear Myra Jane,Just wanted to convey our sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your father. You and yours are in our prayers. Kenny WhiteMyra & Jim OsmentTroy and Nell White

  9. Fred Jaynes, Trumann says
    September 20, 2010

    Myra Jane and Carlene. I am sorry to learn of your loss. I have great respect and admiration for Judge Wilson, and am glad that I was able to call him my friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

  10. Debbye Davis - Steve Inboden's Office, Trumann, AR says
    September 20, 2010

    Carlene, Myra Jane and family, I am sorry to hear about Judge Wilson. He was one of the kindest men I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbye Davis

  11. Jack Howe, Paragould says
    September 20, 2010

    We met Henry and Myra through the amateur radio club in Jonesboro. Henry was always a joy to be around and had a wonderful sense of humor. He always had a story to tell. Myra, our heartfelt sympathy goes to you and your family. He will be missed. Jack Howe K0JRHPatty Sue Camp K0PSC

  12. George & Beth Nunnally, Bentonville, AR says
    September 20, 2010

    Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this sad time. My first job was being Judge Wilsons secretary in 1968. He was a wonderful boss. He will be greatly missed.

  13. D. N. Blackman, Bowling Green, Ky says
    September 20, 2010

  14. Denise Dorton, Little Rock says
    September 20, 2010

    Mrs. Wilson, Myra Jane and family ... sincere condolences on the loss of Judge Wilson. I learned a lot from him while covering municipal court for the Trumann Democrat. He was a fine and fair man.

  15. Shawna Williams New, Trumann ar says
    September 20, 2010

    I am so sorry for your loss. Judge Henry when i first had my wreck in 1984 i was so scared and he really helped me out. I will never forget that it was just a small wreck but i was at fault but i did not have to pay any fines. I love him and will miss him my dad Jimmy Williams was a police when Judge Henry was the Judge and we our so sorry for you loss he was truly an angel....

  16. Lynn (Parnell) Osment, Trumann, AR. says
    September 20, 2010

    Judge Wilson's friendship meant alot to me and my family. His love and concern for all of us was always apparent in his words and actions. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

  17. Sandra Jenkins, Jonesboro says
    September 20, 2010

    Myra Jane,Carlene and family. Henry will definitely be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  18. Stan and Sharon Cragg, Conway, AR says
    September 19, 2010

    Myra Jane and family...so sorry to hear of Judge Wilson's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all.

  19. Angie Morgan Grant, West Memphis, AR says
    September 19, 2010

    Carlene, Myra Jane and family,I am so sorry to hear about Henry, all of our family was so fond of Henry. He was a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Angie Morgan Grant

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