Ricky Dene Wilson, 69, of Mesa, Arizona, died in Benton, Arkansas on January 6, 2024.

He was born in Red Bluff, California in 1954 to Jewel Dene Wilson and Lillian Lindsey Wilson. Ricky attended Little Rock Central High School where he met the love of his life and future wife, Cheryl Owens. He got into the aircraft industry as a job shopper where he worked in many different cities, states, and countries. One of his favorite destinations that his work took him was Sydney, Australia. In the mid 1990's Ricky decided to settle down and took a direct position in Mesa, Arizona. He retired from Boeing in 2014.

All through his many years Ricky loved to go camping and was an avid hunter. His favorite passion most of all was cooking and entertaining his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Cheryl Owens Wilson, his daughter Erica Palmisano, and son Jared Wilson. He is also survived by 3 granddaughters and a grandson.