Eugene James Wilson : Obituary

Ret. MSGT USAF, Eugene “Gene” James Wilson, age 78, passed away January 5, 2012 in Seneca,. SC. Born in Hurst, GA he was the son of the late Avery and Dovey Picklesimer Wilson. He worked in Electrical Maintenance with Michelin Tire Corp. of Anderson, SC and was a member of the Concord Baptist Church in Morganton, GA. He was also a member of the Gold Prospectors of America. Mr. Wilson was a an avid bowler and past member of the American Bowling Congress, Oconee Association. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from the United States Air force.

Survivors include his wife Iris Wilson of the home; one son, Eugene James Wilson, III of Maryland; daughters Linda Marie Wilson of Fair Play, SC and Wanda Lynn Prater and husband Steve of Salem, SC; brother, Truman Wilson and wife Helen of Blue Ridge, GA; sisters, Geneva Warren of Morganton, GA, and Emma Jane Neel and Husband Amos of South Lyon, MI.

In addition to his parents, brothers Lester, Hurley, and Billy Dean Wilson; sister Juanita Cole; brother-in-law, Thomas “Junior” Warren precede him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday January 9, at 2 p.m. from the Concord Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Music will be provided by Sharon and Shea Pack. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery with full Military Honors provided by the United States Air Force.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday evening from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements.