Obituary

Herbert "Sonny" Wilson, Jr.

April 30, 1959 - November 22, 2021

Mr. Herbert “Sonny” Wilson, a native and lifelong resident of Bogalusa, LA, passed away November 22, 2021 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 62. 

Sonny was owner/operator of Sunshine Snowballs along side his wife Mindy.  Sonny loved to fish, hunt, and hang out with his family and friends.  Sonny enjoyed making people laugh and he lived life to the fullest.  He will be greatly missed and was always loved by the ones that knew him.  Sonny was a member of Bogalusa First Church and his pastor was Rev. Travis Houston.

Sonny is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Melinda “Mindy” Wilson of Bogalusa, LA; a daughter Lauren (Samuel Wells) Wilson of Bogalusa, LA; a son Shawn Wilson of Bogalusa, LA; his brother Greg (Tammy) Wilson of Hammond, LA; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert Wilson, Sr. and Gloria Wilson and a brother Ricky Wilson.

Visitation will be held at First Church on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until time for the services at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Travis Houston, Rev. Rick Strain, Rev. Drew Galloway, Rev. Ronald Wilson, Rev. Kevin Cox, Rev. David Wilson, and his wife Mindy officiating the service.  

Interment to follow at Pounds Cemetery in Bogalusa, LA.  

Acting pallbearers will be:  Brandon Stogner, Zack Breland, Mike Kyle, Cody Davidson, Samuel Wells, and Drew Galloway.