Ralph W. Wilson age 83, of Dardanelle, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1942 in Fannie, Arkansas to the late Carl Wilson and Elsie (Tedford) Wilson. In his younger years, Ralph loved duck hunting, deer hunting, fishing and was a long-time member of Duck's Unlimited. Ralph attended Mt. Ida High School. He went on to attend Henderson State College, Arkansas Tech University and later LSU where he received his graduate degree in banking. Ralph was a banker for many years. He worked at Farmer's and Merchant's Bank of Stuttgart and retired from First State Bank of Ola and Planview as the Executive Vice President. He served in the United States Army. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Peugh Wilson of Dardanelle; one son, Chris Wilson (Ginny) of Fayetteville; nieces, Crystal Davies (Jeff) of Conway, Brittany Cunningham (Jason) of Russellville; nephews, Paul Peugh Jr. (Misty) of Dardanelle, Nathan Peugh (Nikki) of Pottsville; as well as great nieces and great nephews; sister-in-law, Nancy Underwood (Larry) of Dardanelle; and brothers-in-law, Tommy Peugh (Betty) of Russellville, and Paul Peugh Sr. of Dardanelle.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00P.M., Monday, December 8, 2025 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and river Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com