James Edward Wilmans III

James Edward Wilmans of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away October 11, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 43. He was born July 1, 1978, in Newport, Arkansas, the son of Gary “Crowbar” Russell and Francyne Zeigler. James was a native Arkansan who was passionate about building in the Mountain Home and surrounding areas. He volunteered as a coach for the Mountain Home Trap Team and he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his two sons. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his closest friends and family.

James is survived by his two sons, Mason James Wilmans and Gavin Nathaniel Wilmans, both of Mountain Home, AR; sister Jessica Russell of Mountain Home, AR; brother Shane Russell of Ash Flat, AR; nieces and nephews, Elijah Hillstrom, Jeremiah Hillstrom, Meshaia Trivitt, and Utah Russell; and aunt Margaret Zeigler of Little Rock, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Ruth and Ed Zeigler; and uncle, Wes Zeigler.

A Celebration of Life for James will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Twin Lakes Baptist Church, with Pastor Bill Hughes officiating. Reception to follow at 290 Cartney Road, in the red barn.

Memorials may be made to his sons through the James Wilmans Memorial Fund set up at FNBC Bank.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas.