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Welford Wilson Obituary
He was born in Cash, Va., and retired in 1976 from Virginia Dept. of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, the Men's Bible Class, United Methodist Men, and the treasurer of the building fund of the church. Welford was the oldest member of Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the Redman Council, and the Piankatank Community League. He was a graduate of New Upton School.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Elizabeth Wilson; his parents, Ethelbert and Mamie Roane Wilson; his sisters, Alice Hogge, Elsie Boyd, and Elosie Fary.
He is survived by his daughter, Donna Jean Wilson; his brothers, Edwin Wilson and his wife, Vivian, of Deltaville and Earl Wilson and his wife, Gloria, of Salisbury, Md.; the Shelton Family, the Hatch Family and the Calloway Family; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, in Olive Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Rita Staul. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to either the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, VA 23061; Memorial Fund of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, 11303 Harcum Road, Gloucester, VA 23061; or to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 121, Ark, VA 23003.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Rachel Morgan, Bobbie Cooper, Home Health Care, and to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice for their special care of Welford.
Andrews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Stewart Zink
September 25, 2008
Donna . . . Your father, Welford, was the perfect neighbor and friend for more than 40 years. As you know, he and your Mother Evelyn rented his father's house to the Zink family during '66-'67, when I was serving in Vietnam. Both of your parents routinely helped my wife, Dee, and children, Ginny and Kathy, during that time. I will always be most grateful for his many kindnesses and helpfulness during those years and for the next forty. In many ways he was the perfect neighbor. We all will miss him, and he leaves a huge hole in the community fabric. Love, the Zink's
Rebecca Jarvis
August 30, 2008
Donna,
A father is the most important man in a womans life. Remember him always and cherish the the memories of him. I'm sorry I can not be there to see you and the family at this time. I shall always remember him.
John Lee Callis
August 30, 2008
Donna ... Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you this morning as I have just learned of the passing of your father. You were truly blessed to have had your dad in your life as long as your did. May the memories of those many years together and the comfort of your family and friends help you through this sad time.
Debbie Ferguson
August 30, 2008
Dear Donna
I am sorry for your lose. I have fond memories of both your parents during the holidays of years past. If there is anything I can do please feel free to call me.
Sincerely
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