Benjamin Wilson, Jr. Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Benjamin Wilson, Jr.

Mr. Benjamin Wilson Jr., 78, of Shelby, NC departed this life on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Wendover Hospice House in Shelby. He was born on November 28, 1942 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Albert Benjamin Wilson and the late Mary Woodard Wilson.

Mr. Wilson was employed over 50 years as an Asphalt paver and had only recently retired. He was a member of Light Oak Baptist Church where he was a trustee, usher, and was a member of the senior ministry as well as performing custodial duties. He was also known as Mr. Fix It because he could literally fix anything.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Ella Borders Wilson; one daughter, Sandra Chapman (Anthony); one son, Dexter Wilson (Renee); one brother, Gary Hamrick; two sisters, Mary Linda Armstrong and Katherine Sakhnini;eight grandchildren including three he helped to rear, Santara Wilson, Zorya Barrow and Bryant Petty; fifteen great-grandchildren; one grandpup; good friends, John Mobley, Michael Durant and Gene Mintz and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Wilson will be private. The service will be livestreamed on FaceBook starting at 3:45 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He may be viewed at S. T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Saturday. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

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Sandra May the presence of the Lord comfort you during the loss of your father. I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Blessings ~ Ann Mask

Rest In Peace uncle Ben I love you and will truly miss you. I know God is smiling in heaven cause he has gotten an angel in you. Rest easy uncle Ben you have gotten your wings fly high n save me a spot because grandma.....love you always Tammie Wilson 💖

Ella and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy
Leroy and Joyce Watkins - Charlotte NC

Prayers for the family in the loss of Cousin Ben Wilson ....Mal Phillips ..Charlotte NC

Condolences and Sympathy in losx of Cousin Ben jr. . Yolanda and Shalanda Wilson .. Columbia SC

RIP Cousin. .....Vincent Thompson ...Durham NC

Take your rest Uncle Ben.We will always miss you .Love You. ....Melissa Wilson . Sheby NC

Uncle Ben we love you and will hold the memories of you Close to our hearts. Love my Uncle Ben ...Tammy Wilson ..Greensboro NC

Brother,Ben Wilson We will all miss you here on this earth greatly We will seek peace in knowing that you have gone your last mile and finding rest with our Creator.Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ....Your Brother Gary Hamrick (Homer) ....Shelby NC..

My most heartfelt condolences to your family! May the love of the Lord provide you with peace and strength! Sending you much love and many hugs!! Kassandra Love Watson

I will dearly miss you uncle ben RIP REST I PEACE

Uncle Ben, we fondly recall your positive approach to life. Death may have taken you away from us, but you'll always remain alive in our hearts. Rest in peace. Condolences from afar in Texas. The Sakhnini Family.

You will be missed dearly Uncle Ben! My condolences to Aunt Ella, Sandra, Dexter, Aunt Malinda, Uncle Gary, and Momma! May God guide you and keep all of you strong! Love Samara.

My Condolences and Prayers To The Family of Albert Benjamin Wilson Jr. Sleep In Peace Ben Jr. In Your Home In Paradise . Our Family Will Always Have Your Fond Memories In Our Hearts Forever. Cousin Delores Wilson. Charlotte, North Carolina

To the family of Bro. Ben Wilson Jr. We offer our sympathy and may God comfort the family now and day's ahead of you, know that God will not put more on you then you can bears. The Parker's Family,

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Our sincere love and sympathy to our Wilson family for the loss of cousin Ben Wilson, Jr. May cousin Ben's memory be a blessing to all of us. Jeremiah Wilson & Family

Prayers to the Lord Almighty. Keep us the Wilson Family lifted high Oh Lord. Lord Strengthed us against the winds of this Mighty Storm. Ben Jr you have answeed your call. I pray that Angel Wings lifted you and carried you on high.I love you and will always miss you ...Your Loving Sister forever...Mary Linda Wilson Armstrong ..Winston Salem N.C

To The Wilson Family God will see you through.. ..........Cousin Slyvester Homesley .. Seattle Wash.
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Sorry to hear about the loss of our Cousim Ben .Gone but not forgotten . ..Butch Homesley Oklahoma City OklA

Sympathies are extended to the Family at this time of bereavement.....Dave and Annie Williams ..Charlotte NC

RIP Ben Wilson .......Anthony and Sabrina Wilson ..Charlotte NC

Sending Condolences for the Family......from the Family of the Late Albert Benjamin Wilson (AL) ...Charlotte NC

My Prayer is for the Comfort of all my Wilson Family.Rest in Peace Cousin Ben
Wayne Thompson Charlotte NC

You will be missed .Rest Cousin Ben Charles Thompson Charlotte NC

I will miss you Ben Jr. Prayers for all. The nemories of you will be forever in my heart .Love you Cousin ..Albert Benjamin Wilson Jr.(Ben Jr.You are at rest . Bless be the name of the Lord
Your Cousin Deborah Bouleware AKA (Kanzada Mccombs) Charlotte NC

With my deepest sympathy I am sorry for this loss. May the family be surrounded by God's love and gentle care in these times of great sadness. "The eternal God is our refuge. . . Deut 33:27".

Prayers and comfort family rih Ben jr Constance Wilson family and friends let not your hearts be troubled

To your family sorry for your loss I will miss you here on earth but Jesus had other plans for you my brother you will be miss by many love you forever your sister..