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Donald Wilson Obituary

Donald aka "Danny" Wilson age 75 years, lifelong resident of Gary, Indiana passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016. He was a 1959 graduate of Roosevelt high School and retired employee of USX with 40 years of service. Preceded in death by his mother Leila Alexander, father Shelby Wilson Sr., 2 brothers Ernest Wilson and Shelby Wilson Jr. He was also preceded in death by one sister Shirley Thornton who passed away in Radcliff, Kentucky four months ago. Survivors: Loving & devoted wife of 53 years Norma "Jeanie" Wilson. 2 sons Sherman (Sandra) Wilson and Patrick Wilson all of Gary, IN. 3 daughters Donna (Francis) Okogwu of Houston, TX, Valerie Wilson and Sharon Milligan both of Indinaapolis, IN. Sister Fayetta Pearson of Fort Wayne, IN. Sister-in-law Nettie Daugherty of East Chicago, IN. 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 9-11:00 a.m. Family Hour 10-11:00 a.m. with funeral service at 11:00 a.m. All services at Temple of Deliverance in Christ Church, 4929 W. 15th Ave. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Feb. 11 to Feb. 13, 2016.

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March 12, 2016

I am missing you more and more as each day go by, but I do find comfort knowing that you are with the Lord, the bible tells us that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.I LOVE YOU!!!

February 20, 2016

My Sincere Condolence in the loss of former classmate Donald Wilson, May you be comforted in the Lord.

Kenneth Horton, RHS Class of 1959.

Norma Wilson

February 19, 2016

Missing you more and more every day. Loving wife, Jeanie.

Donna Okogwu

February 15, 2016

I love you daddy. You have been a great influence in my life and I thank you. You have done well. Now, rest in the in the grace of the Lord. I will always remember you.

Willie D Coleman

February 12, 2016

Soo sorry for the loss of your loved one and my friend. He will be sorely missed. My prayers are with you all. May the Lord comfort you and give you His peace.

gwendolyn turner west

February 12, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Min. Hector Gary

February 11, 2016

May the precious memories of your dear loved one bring you comfort, during this moment of bereavement. Mr. Wilson was a model citizen and great family man. May his soul rest in peace. May God bless you the Wilson family.

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Temple of Deliverance in Christ Church

4929 W. 15th Ave., IN

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13

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Temple of Deliverance in Christ Church

4929 W. 15th Ave., IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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