Walter H. Wilson

In the early morning of May 5, 2025, longtime off-and-on-again Coulee resident Howard Wilson made his way home to the Lord with his care team by his side in Arcadia, Louisiana. To many in the Coulee, he was known as Howard, Big H, Mr. Wilson, coach, bus driver, referee, and umpire; but to so many others, he was also known as father, dad, pops, son, brother, boy, uncle, grandad, Papa Wilson, husband, Walt, Walter, and friend. He created a lifetime of memories with his happy-go-lucky attitude and great big smile.

 If you knew Howard, you knew he was a force of nature. If you played baseball and he umpired one of your games, hear that roar of a strike three! If you played football, see him one last time running down the sidelines with you! If you ever rode his bus, hear his favorite line, "The only seat you have is the one God gave you!" If you've ever made him laugh, remember his one-of-a-kind laugh one last time. From Washington to California & all the way down to Louisiana, he made his mark on many lives. We lost one of our own. Rest in peace, Dad.

 Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 24, 2025, in his hometown of Arcadia, LA. Condolences, prayers & memories may be shared with Paradise Funeral Home out of Arcadia, LA.