Daniel Mark Wilson, age 63, of Bismarck passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at his home. He was born August 17, 1962 in San Fransico, California to the late Clovis Eugene and Connie (Poage) Wilson. Daniel retired from J.B. Hunt as a long-haul truckdriver. He was a very excellent cook and previously owned his own restaurant in Oregon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clovis Eugene and Connie (Poage) Wilson; and brother, David Wilson.
Survivors include his daughter, Riannana Wilson of Bogalusa, Louisiana; son, Bryan Wilson Myrtle Creek, Oregon; sister, Brenda Wilson of Phoenix, Arizona; brother, Darrin Wilson of Medford, Oregon; his best friend, Tracy Lamb; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Graveside service will be private. Arrangements are by Smith Family Funeral Home-Arkadelphia/Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel, www.smithfamilycares.com.
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