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Bobby Wilson

April 04, 1928 - March 24, 2008

Bobby Wilson, 79, of Tower Hill, died Monday, March 24, 2008 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. He was born April 4, 1928 in Baxter Springs, KS, the son of Claude C. & Geneva L. Catron Wilson. Bobby worked as a union carpenter from 1948 until his retirement in 1989, and he came to Tower Hill from Channahon, IL in 1992.
He loved the outdoors, nature, fishing, hunting, and was an avid coon hunter. Bobby was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, Tower Hill; member & honorary member of the Local 174 Carpenter’s Union, Joliet; member of the Fox & Coon Hunters Association; & a life member of the NRA. Bobby was loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He married Clara L. Helms on June 28, 1952 in Eureka Springs, AK.
Bobby is survived by his wife: Clara Wilson, Tower Hill, IL; daughter: Marrilyn A. Ellis & husband Billy W., Metropolis, IL; 1 grandson: Jacky Lee Peavler & wife Melissa, Shelbyville, IL; & 1 great grandson: Ryne Lee Peavler. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Information

Local Services: Visitation will be Thursday, March 27, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home, Pana, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Don Pease officiating.
Joliet Services: Visitation will be Friday, March 28, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60431. A funeral service will be Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, Joliet with Pastor Bob Hahn officiating. Entombment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet.