Tuesday, August 28, 1951
Page 8, Column 5
DEATH CLAIMS HARRY WILSON
Harry E. WILSON, life-long resident of Fairfield, died last night at the Mt. Pleasant state hospital. He had been in poor health for eight months and a patient at the hospital for two months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Weston Behner Funeral home in charge of the Rev. S. P. Williamson. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
WILSON was born February 17, 1877 in Jefferson county, the son of John and Margarite WILSON. He was married to Lola J. LOUTHER April 10, 1903. She preceded him in death September 6, 1925 (sic - September 12, 1925).
WILSON was employed by the city of Fairfield for more than 20 years prior to retirement. For the past 14 years he had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Earl E. ABBEY, 302 W. Monroe street.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. E. C. HOOTMAN, Cedar Rapids; a sister, Mrs. B. E. COFFMAN, Des Moines; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was a member of the Fairfield Baptist church.
Tuesday, August 28, 1951
Page 8, Column 5
DEATH CLAIMS HARRY WILSON
Harry E. WILSON, life-long resident of Fairfield, died last night at the Mt. Pleasant state hospital. He had been in poor health for eight months and a patient at the hospital for two months.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Weston Behner Funeral home in charge of the Rev. S. P. Williamson. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
WILSON was born February 17, 1877 in Jefferson county, the son of John and Margarite WILSON. He was married to Lola J. LOUTHER April 10, 1903. She preceded him in death September 6, 1925 (sic - September 12, 1925).
WILSON was employed by the city of Fairfield for more than 20 years prior to retirement. For the past 14 years he had made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Earl E. ABBEY, 302 W. Monroe street.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. E. C. HOOTMAN, Cedar Rapids; a sister, Mrs. B. E. COFFMAN, Des Moines; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
He was a member of the Fairfield Baptist church.
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