Byrd Faulkner Wilson

Funeral Service for Byrd Faulkner Wilson, 95, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Byrd was born on October 7, 1930, in Muldrow, Oklahoma, to Allie Lena (Faulkner) Wilson and Finnie Wilson, and passed away on September 23, 2026, in Vian, Oklahoma. On December 31, 1954, he married Billie Sue Wilson, with whom he shared more than 36 years of marriage until her passing on January 2, 1991.

Byrd proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Throughout his working years, he worked as a construction engineer for E.E. Barber, owned and operated his own bridge-building company, Big Eagle Bridge Company, and later served as Chief Financial Officer for Southwest Home Health Care.

After retiring at the age of 83, Byrd devoted himself to caring for his beloved wife, Billie, during her battle with cancer. His love and devotion to her were a beautiful reflection of the kind of man he was.

Above all, Byrd was a devoted father and a truly giving person. His children all described him as the most wonderful dad they could ever have. He had a generous heart and was always willing to give of himself to others. His kindness, love, and unwavering devotion to his family will remain a lasting part of the lives of all who knew and loved him.

He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Marlene Elrod of Lake Tenkiller, OK, and Rhonda Keith of Muldrow, OK; one son, Gregory Byrd Wilson of Roland, OK; five grandchildren, Chadley Evan Stites of Lake Tenkiller, OK, Bradley Wilson Stites and his partner Chanel Williams of Jenks, OK, Natisha Edwards and Grover of Muldrow, OK, Brandy Delozier-Arnold and Ken, and River Wilson of Roland, OK; six great-grandchildren, Aurelius Stites, Sofia Stites, Kaleb Delozier, Aiden Ruiz, Lily McInerny, and Makenzy Arnold; two sisters, Martha Cherry of Muldrow, OK, and Florence Breedlove and Charles of Muldrow, OK; sister-in-law, Jean Wilson of Scott, OK; and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Sue Wilson; his parents; three sisters, Araminta Strong, Mary Wilson, and Marlene Wilson; and four brothers, Finnie Edward Wilson, Paul Wilson, Kenneth Wilson, and Ronald Wilson.

Viewing will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The family will greet friends from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Serving as pallbearers will be Aurelius Stites, Joseph Strong, River Wilson, Josh Rogers, Kaleb Rogers and Landon Powers.

The family wants to send a special thank you to Matt Rucker, Lindsey Dillard, Karen Nunn, Dr. Owen Gilmore and employees of Hospice of the Cherokees for their wonderful care.