In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Ernest Wilson; sister, Gladys Beam and grandmothers, Hattie Phillips and Lola Wilson.
Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Mary Davis (Doug) and Rebecca Thompson both of Shelby, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews; cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM at S. T. Enloe Memorial Chapel. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive on Monday from 1:30 until 2:00 PM.