Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Robert Wilson

Mr. Robert Harold “Wilt” Wilson entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby, NC. He was born on June 7, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Robert Lewis Wilson and the late Betty Lou Patterson Wilson.

Robert was a 1972 graduate of Burns High School where he was a football player his sophomore year and bus driver. Holding various positions during the years, he was last employed with Anvil Knitwear in Kings Mountain before his health declined.

“Wilt” as he was known by many was a very loving, kind and well liked person. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching drag races and riding motorcycles. He was an avid fan of Carolina Panthers and he especially loved being around his sons and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Joey Wilson; paternal grandmother Cleo Roberts Wilson (Marshall); maternal grandparents, Claude and Maggie Mae Cunningham Patterson and a niece, Ebony Banks.

Left to cherish his memory are his two sons, Robert Depriest Wilson of Charlotte, NC and Robin Maurece Whitworth (Myra) of Cherryville, NC; a brother, Anthony Wilson; sister, Freda Wilson both of Kings Mountain, NC; three grandchildren, Robyn, Enijahe and Chataveon; two great-grandchildren, Kenyell and Kentrell; nephew, Bryan Keith Logan; three nieces, Terrie Banks, Cherie Schenck and Amber Thompson; an aunt, Pauline Patterson Mauney; special friend, Sheila Stokes of Kings Mountain and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Washington Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Burial will take place at the church cemetery.

Guest Book

To the Wilson family you have my deepest sympathy. Robert Harold will be miss especially at the family reunion for that famous barbecue chicken which I called his special recipe. Mary Sims Family

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Sorry for your loss family's and friends Goldie Scruggs Setzer

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Sorry for the families loss,such a fun guy in school (Burns 72)

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Our Condolences & Prayers are with the Family 🙏🙏🙏 Mr. Andrew & Mrs. Brenda McShaw-Jackson

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We are so sorry for your loss,and we are keeping the Wilson family 👪 in our thoughts and prayers, with sincere heartfelt condolence. Melinda Whitworth and Mamie Whitworth Foster.

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To the Wilson family Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the expiration of Brother Robert. Please find comfort in that his soul is resting and he now knows perfect peace beyond the river. Some of my fondest memories growing up in Waco (around The Circle) includes echoes of the man whom we simply called Robert Harold. Rest easy Brother & we will see you in the morning light. Rev. Ryan K. McCain

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC