He was a retired pipeline worker and was of the Assembly of God faith. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Gena Renee Ward Wilson; an infant granddaughter; and one nephew, Kevin Jones. Stevie Lee loved to be at the barn taking care of his animals, cutting hay or working on one of his many projects. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, cutting hay and spending time with his grand babies. He also had many friends whom he enjoyed being with.
Survivors include two daughters, Joanna Butler and husband Karl of Monticello and Heather Wilson and husband Matt Foster of Wilmar; his mother, Tommie Wilson of Wilmar; two sisters, Janice Jones of Rogers and Sandra Fortenberry of Fairfield Bay; one brother, Aubrey Fred Wilson, Jr. of Dallas, TX; three grandsons, Ty Butler, Dakota Forrest and William Lee Butler; three granddaughters, Kendall Wilson, Madison Elliott and Ellie Jo Foster; two nieces, two nephews and many cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Wilson Family Cemetery. Visitation 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(19)
Lance Dunkin
Patterson, AR Saturday, January 12, 2019 I'm very sorry to read of Stevie Lee's passing.I worked several pipeline projects with him and I thought the world of Stevie Lee. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Lesa
Monticello, AR Monday, December 3, 2018 He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, till we meet again my cousinsBarbara Hayden
Monticello, AR Wednesday, November 21, 2018 So sorry for your loss. You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.Bryan Davis
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, November 20, 2018 I met Steve in 1976 and he was the nicest person I think I ever met. I’ll be thinking of the family. Janice, sorry for your loss. BryanVickie Hickam McCall
Rison, AR Tuesday, November 20, 2018 To ALL the Family of Stevie Lee..many prayers for you all. I knew Stevie growing up but moved away after marrying so didnt know him as an adult. BUT all of the time I spent in their family home?..well just suffice it to say it was my second home and Stevie and Fred were like our brothers and Janis and Sandy our sisters....i know you all will miss him dearly. He was truly one if a kind. Love to you ALL....VickieConnie Flint
Lehigh Acres, FL Tuesday, November 20, 2018 To all the family:I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you today as you say goodbye to Stevie Lee, and hope that the strong love that binds your family will help you comfort each other.
With love,
Connie
Karen Rawls Pierce
Monticello, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss.Julie Rice kinnaird
Hamburg, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 I’m so sorry to hear about Stevie Lee. My Daddy and Stevie Lee were really close. He really thought the world of him. My Daddy’s name was Bo Rice. Your family are in my thoughts and prayersJanice Sawyer
Leesburg, FL Monday, November 19, 2018 RIP my dear friend!!!😢Mike Pennington
Monticello, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 Stevie Lee was always a joy to deer hunt with; he loved to run his deer dogs.Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 To family.... our special thoughts with all of you. Steve Lee was a great guy and certainly loved each of you. May you cherish your memories and hold close to your hearts. Love and hugs to all.mark@mary withers
Camden, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 So sorry for y'all's loss, he was a good man, he was my(Mark's)cousinTasha Butler & Brenda Lasiter
Warren, AR Monday, November 19, 2018 Continued prayers for you all and may God give you strength to heal your broken hearts !!Charlotte Ply
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 18, 2018 Wendell and I am so sorry for your loss.Allen & Amy Dickerson
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 18, 2018 Prayers for the family. Sorry for your loss.Carl and Karen Jackson
Wilmar, AR Sunday, November 18, 2018 You have our deepest sympathy.Phyllis Buckmaster
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 18, 2018 So sorry to hear about Steve Lee prayers for the Wilson family and friends may GOD give all the strength at thisTime
Bruce Brown
Monticello, AR Sunday, November 18, 2018 Thoughts & prayers are with ya'll. Sorry for your lossPamela Jasay Hall
Pine bluff, AR Sunday, November 18, 2018 RIP Stevie Lee. Prayers for the family.