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Dexter Wilson

04/21/1969 - 10/27/2021

Obituary For Dexter Wilson

Mr. Dexter "Poochie" Wilson, 52, of Phenix City, AL passed Wednesday, October 27, 2021 in Columbus, GA with his loving and devoted wife of more than 25 years at his side.

His celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 12 noon EST at Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church, Phenix City, AL. with Presiding Elder of the Phenix City Opelika District Reverend Johnny B. Rutledge, eulogist. Dexter’s remains will be deposited at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery Ft. Mitchell, AL following the services.

Dexter, affectionately known to many as "Poochie", was born on April 21, 1969 to the late Willie Henry Williams and the late Helen Deloris Wilson in Phenix City, AL. He matriculated in Phenix City School District and graduated from Central High School in 1987. Dexter served eight years in the United States Army before returning to his hometown to marry Vetrina Denise Robinson. For many years, Dexter toiled at Westrock (formerly known as Meade Coated Board) until medically retired.

He is survived by his wife, V. Denise Wilson of Phenix City, AL; one dedicated son, Vertaio K. Wilson of Huntsville, AL; one adoring daughter, Amiyah Neoni Wilson of Montgomery, AL; two sisters, Tonia (Charles) Armstead and Na’Tasha Wilson both of Killen, TX; one father-in-law, John L. (Mary) β€œCrow” Robinson of Patterson, NJ; one sister-in-law, Angela (Reginald) Robinson-Luckey of Columbus, GA; one brother-in-law, Alan D. Caldwell of Tampa, FL; one goddaughter, Anyla Vaughn of Phenix City, AL; three uncles, John Henry (Annie) Wilson, Jr., Rollin Frank (Sonja) Wilson both of Phenix City, AL and Isaac Watkins of Sacramento, CA; two uncles-in-law, James Rutledge, Jr. and Jimmy Robinson both of Phenix City, AL; three aunts, Sarah Thomas Lee of Crawford, AL, Joyce W. Stephens of Phenix City, AL, and Patricia W. (Nathaniel) Ashford of Smiths, AL; six aunts-in-law, Bessie R. Florence of Columbus, GA, Suzetta Rutledge, Annie (Virgil) Robinson, Essie Robinson, and Rudy Robinson-Bell all of Phenix City, AL and Teresa (Norman) Lattimore of Midland, GA; one godmother, Gloria Scott of Phenix City, AL; nine nieces and nephews; seven great grand nieces and nephews; two loyal friends, Lawrence Boone (Katilya) McCoy and Malcolm (Cynthia) Walton; and a community of cousins, other family and friends.


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God Bless. Wanda Peabody- Shanks

My prayers are with y'all as you go through the healing process of the home going of your love one. Keep the Faith and continue to look to the Jesus for all things. For truly He is the greatest comforter. Christ Love and Mines...... Katrena Mack Chadwrick

Sending My Condolences To Wilson Hattie Floyd and Children & Grandchildren

My Condolences to the family and friends you will be missed my friend prayers for the family. RIP Timothy Davis & family

Sorry for the loss if your love one. I will pray & continue to pray for you & your family Pee Wee. May God wipe away your tears day by day.

Charles & Tawana Mathews Phenix City, Al

My condolences goes out to the Wilson family's God wrap your arms around them and give them strength u the only one can give them peace at this time and tell them everything gone to be okay from Trina Morris love u guys.

Sending my deepest condolences and words of comfort to the family. Rest in Heaven Poochie- Cassandra Whittlesey

Prayers to the wilson family πŸ™ from Brady Crawford: Rest In Peace

Helen and Frank played together growing up. My mother Inell Wilson and Helen father was first cousins Love you all family Lorine Hodge Jackson

My Condolences to your family. So sorry for your loss. From Sarah Lee Peabody Greathouse.

Denise I'm sorry to hear about your husband and I pray that the Lord will give you strength each and every day to be able to cope with life itself and I pray that the Lord will fill you When you feel empty and alone

Prayers for the family, You will be miss. You was a wonderful person and love to laugh and have fun. Rest easy cuz. Monica Mayo

So sorry to hear about poochie one of the real Fred Douglas. My condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers. Rest in paradise poochie.

May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my family sincere condolences.πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Pennie Mercer Smith and Family

Rest In Peace

My condolences to the Wilson Family. May the Lord give you peace and strength. Rest easy Poochie.

My condolences to the Wilson Family. May the God of comfort bring you the peace that passes all understanding and the assurance of his Loving presence during this time. With Heartfelt Prayers and Sympathy, Lillie Walden

Sending our Sincere Condolences to the family of Dexter. We love each of you. The Wilborn Family

My correction: Rest in peace. I had to go back and correct the spelling of the word. Again my condolences to the Wilson family

To My Family, In Difficult Times Like These. We Know That This World Is Not Our Home. We're Just Passing Through. Trust In GOD. Hold To GOD'S Unchanging Hand. Live Everyday For JESUS And We Will Meet Our Love Ones Again. Holy Spirit, Please Continue To Comfort My Family During This Most Difficult Time. Rest In Peace Dexter. You're Missed Already.

May the works I've done speak for me, may the service I give Speak for me, May the life I live speak for me. The works I've done seems so small and it seem like seems like nothing at all. May the works I've done speak for me. Rest Easy. Our condolences to the family.

With Love Janice Spencer and Biondi

Sending Up Prayers for the Wilson Family and the Many Friends of Dexter "Poochie" Wilson .May God Grant Peace, Comfort and Understanding .AMEN!!

Quitina Horace- Anderson Central High School Class of 87 Classmate

In time of sorrow God shall strengthen your Family,In the name of Jesus. Dennis Roberts(Den Den)and Family.

My condolences and prayers are with the family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½!!! Much love poochie,gone but never forget!!Victoria Griffin and Family.

God Be With You...Angela Gosha Torbert

My condolences to the Wilson family. My God give you all the strength, guidance, support and love through these tough time. A good man gone too fast. Test in peace Dexter (Poochie) Wilson. Serena Williams !Nae-Nae)

Peace and prayers goes out to the Wilson Family. Patricia Torbert Deloatch

Prayers to the Wilson Family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½ Rita Peabody-Jordan Phenix City

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

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