Gordon Wylie, 85, passed away on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, at his home, in Mountain View. He was born on December 20th, 1938, to Carl and Ruth Wylie. Gordon was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He became a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard in 1957 and received an Honorable Discharge after his enlistment.
Gordon enjoyed family outings, fox hunting, square dancing, and everything about Lionel Model Trains. He had a model train set up in his home for many years. Gordon loved going to listen to the music on the square here in Mountain View.
Gordon was the owner of the Temp-Rite refrigeration business for twenty-plus years. He then founded Backstreet Enterprises, selling Ozark Mountain Jams and Jellies.
He is survived by his children; two sons, Douglas Wylie and David Wylie; two daughters, Cindy Wylie and Sam Wylie; and four stepchildren. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Dixie Wylie, Jacki Wylie-Hogue, Douglas Wylie Jr., Christy Wylie, Chris Wylie, Patrick Wylie, Michael Kunde, and Tyler Rose; along with 19 Great-Grandchildren.
Gordon is preceded in death by his wife Jacquelyn ”Missy” Wylie his parents Carl and Ruth Wylie, and one grandson Justin Grigsby.
Services will be held at Roller Crouch Funeral Home on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, with a visitation beginning at 1:00 PM and a funeral service immediately following at 2 P.M with Lee Nussbaumer. The interment will be at Case Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Chris Wylie, Chris Wylie Jr., Michael Kunde, Thomas Grigsby, Carter Grigsby, Kolby Grigsby, Tyler Rose, and John Garrett.
Honorary Pallbearers are Patrick Wylie, Doug Wylie Jr., and Ray Hanvey.
