Mr. Wilson was born July 21, 1952, in Ellsworth. He was an avid pool player and horseman.

He was preceded in death by his father, A.R. “Lontie” Wilson.

Survivors include his mother, Joan Wilson, of Salina; a son, Justin Heller of Kansas City, Kan.; two brothers, Lonnie and Bill, both of Salina; two sisters, Jean Ann Wilson Baker and Joan Eve Wilson, both of Salina; an uncle, Don Long of Ellsworth; two aunts, Annetta Shepherd of Wichita and Bonnie Clemence of Kansas City; three nephews, Michael Wilson, Brett Wilson and Mark Wilson; and four nieces, Bevin Welsh, Akina Arakaki, Missy Baker, and Sarah Lee.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, the Rev. Loren Houltberg officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Christian Center, Salina.