William Royce Wilson 72 of Palo Pinto passed away at home on January 4, 2012. He was born in Tuxedo Texas, the son of Earl and Velma Wyatt Wilson. William served proudly in the U.S. Army and retired from Bell Helicopter as a machinist. He left behind a loving wife, Lavon Wilson; sons, Thales and wife Laurie Barnes, Casey and wife Lisa Barnes and Kurt and wife Gina Wilson; daughters, Belinda and husband Yrenio Carrera and Cheryl and husband Chris Isaac, along with 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents; a brother, Harry and sister Frances. Visitation is Friday January 6, 2012 at Baum Carlock Bumgardner Chapel from 7-9 P.M., the service is at Palo Pinto Baptist Church on Saturday January 7, 2012 at 1 P.M. and burial will follow at Palo Pinto Cemetery.