Born on Feburary 22, 1933 in Coleman County, Texas, he was the son of Charles and Barbara (Downey) Wilson and was raised in Coleman County, Texas. He was a graduate of Mozell High School.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
After the service, he moved to the Dallas area where he worked many years in the construction business, until he found his way to the the Texas Hill Country, or "God's Country" as he always said. He owned and operated "Hilltop" in Fredricksburg for many years and when he retired, moved to Bandera.
During his retirement, he logged many miles and many years in motor homes, touring the USA. He ended up in Kerrville for a while and when the time came, he moved to San Marcos, to be closer to his only child, Connie Wood.
He is predeceased by his parents and his wife, Lahree Wilson.
Visitation was at Kerrville Funeral Home on Monday, February 27, 2012 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a celebration of his life at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Committal services were held at Bandera Cemetery, Bandera, Texas.
Born on Feburary 22, 1933 in Coleman County, Texas, he was the son of Charles and Barbara (Downey) Wilson and was raised in Coleman County, Texas. He was a graduate of Mozell High School.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.
After the service, he moved to the Dallas area where he worked many years in the construction business, until he found his way to the the Texas Hill Country, or "God's Country" as he always said. He owned and operated "Hilltop" in Fredricksburg for many years and when he retired, moved to Bandera.
During his retirement, he logged many miles and many years in motor homes, touring the USA. He ended up in Kerrville for a while and when the time came, he moved to San Marcos, to be closer to his only child, Connie Wood.
He is predeceased by his parents and his wife, Lahree Wilson.
Visitation was at Kerrville Funeral Home on Monday, February 27, 2012 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a celebration of his life at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Committal services were held at Bandera Cemetery, Bandera, Texas.
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