Mr. Arthur "Johnny Boy" Wilson, 73, of Montrose, AR died Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his home in Montrose.  He was a native of Montrose, former resident of Milwaukee, WI, and lived in Montrose for the past 40 years.  He was a member of St. Peter Baptist Church, worked as a barber for many years, and did carpentry work.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Florial Jean Slade-Wilson, in January of 2016; his parents, Seymore and George Ann Drumgoole-Wilson; two brothers, Sam and L.B. Wilson; and three sisters, Azille Wilson, Rosie Harper, and Ella Marie Lovette, in November of 2017.  "Johnny Boy" was a devoted father and grandfather, who enjoyed playing Dominos and cutting grass.  He also enjoyed all sports, and loved watching football, basketball, and baseball.

He is survived by two daughters, Crystal Giles, of Senatobia, MS, and Carole Jackson(Derek) of Oklahoma City, OK; two brothers, Vernell Wilson, of Montrose, AR, and Elmo Wilson, of Indianola, MS; one sister, Laura Green(Andrew) of Nashville, TN; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Service will be Saturday, December 15, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at Cromwell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Byron Lewis officiating.  Active Pallbearers are Larry Woods, Charles Bynum, Michael Wilson, Cameron McCullough, Kevin Wilson, and Nathen Simmons.  Honorary Pallbearers are his Grandsons.

Burial in Montrose Cemetery under the direction of Cromwell Funeral Home, Inc.