VIEWING: Friday, December 15, 2023 Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
SERVICE: Saturday, December 16, 2023 Time: 11:00 AM Trinity Episcopal Church, 1319 Country Lane, South Hill, VA 23970 Rev. Susan Grimms, Officiating
INTERMENT: Wilson Family Cemetery, 592 Wilson Road, Brodnax, VA 23920
MR. WILLIAM WILSON, affectionately called “Billy Wilson,” was born September 14, 1942 to the late Leonard Woodrow and Lela Mae Wynn Wilson in Mecklenburg County, VA and departed this life December 9, 2023 in VCU-Community Memorial Hospital, South Hill, VA. He was also preceded in death by his siblings- Leonard C. Wilson and Elaine Myers.
At an early age he was baptized and joined Trinity Episcopal Church where he was a Jr. Warden and Usher.
William was a 1960 graduate of the former East End High School.
“Billy” was an Entrepreneur, who operated a “Community Service Company,” specializing in flooring, plumbing, and electrical for over 40 years. He also drove school bus for Mecklenburg County for 19 years and he was a farmer. In his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars. He loved watching TV especially the wrestling and his favorite football team—The Dallas Cowboys.
“Billy” will be missed dearly by his three children- Clinton and Neal Wilson of LaCrosse, VA and Mia Pollard of Baltimore, MD; five grandchildren- Amber D. Wilson, ZaKiyha, Zionne, Zhane, and Marki Pollard, Jr.; two sisters- Mary Purcell and Ruth Harris, both of LaCrosse, VA; one brother-in-law, John Myers of Goochland, VA; one sister-in-law, Lucy Wilson of LaCrosse, VA; a special friend- Teresa Hendrick of South Hill, VA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Sending prayers on behalf of the Clary family of Brodnax. Mr. Wilson was truly one of a kind and I for one surely will miss him.
Sending sincere condolences to our Wilson family on the loss of your loved one. Keeping you all in prayer.
Love, the family of Luther Wilson Jr. (Dorita Wilson Terry and Martin Wilson) classmates of Neal and Clint Wilson
Our thoughts and prayers are with Neal and his family during this difficult time. Classmate/ Audrey Thomas
My condolences goes out to Clint Wilson and Siblings sorry for your lost. May God be with you all through this day. The Washington Family
Our deepest condolences to all of the Wilson cousins! Praying your strength and comfort during this time. Cousin Billy will always be remembered for his dedication, service, and faithfulness to the Wilson-Miller-Walker Family Reunion. He will be missed! Sending much love and hugs! Selene "Greta" & Thomas Lambert. 🙏🏽❤️
To Mia,Neal, Clinton, Mary, Ruth and family. I pray that God will comfort you in this time of sorrow. I will always remember growing up around Billy. He was a true man child, small but mighty, mischievous but kind, always with a smile on his face. He will be missed.676
May you rest in peace and the Lord give your family and friends comfort and strength. Cousin, Eugene Crenshaw and Family
Rest in peace Mr. Billy, my condolences to my family, may God comfort you and give you Peace.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.