Richard Wilson

Richard "Dick" LeRoy Wilson, retired MSG US Army, has retired from this life and has gone on to live with his Heavenly Father, his father, his mother and his young son. Richard was born on November 12th, 1936, in Yakima, WA. He passed on February 20th, 2011, at his home in Birch Bay, WA. He leaves behind his wife, Mary, of 45 years; his two sons, Jenlih and Randal; along with two half-brothers and two half-sisters. Richard served over 20 years in the US Army and did three tours in Vietnam. One with the 173D Airborne Brigade and two with the 5th Special Forces Group A Team 363 MIKE Force and "SOG." Richard holds numerous awards and citations such as the Bronze Star with "V" device (three awards), Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" device, Air Medal, CIB and Master Parachutes. After his military career, Richard went to work for the North Carolina Department of Corrections as a guard at the state penitentiary in Raleigh, where he attained the rank of Sgt. Richard was generous to his friends and those in need. He will be missed by all who knew him. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 28, at 11:15 AM at Tahoma National Cemetery. All are welcome to visit Richard's online guestbook at www.molesfuneralhomes.com Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory - Main Street - Ferndale