Errol Wilson

1954 - 2016

SFC Errol F. Wilson (Ret) was born May 15, 1954 in East Chicago, IL. He attended Bloom High School in Chicago Heights, IL. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served honorably for 17 years and was awarded several medals, badges, and citations before he retired. Errol continued his education at California Coast University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He moved to Northwest Indiana in 1993 and taught JROTC at Westside Leadership Academy. Although he loved all of his students, he took great pride in his JROTC Drill Teams. Whenever it was time to compete, he would always say, "I don't care what place you come in as long as it's first". He departed this life on December 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother: Vela Wilson, father; David Wilson: brothers, David (Patricia), Albert (Jody), Louis Edward; and sister; Linda. He leaves to cherish his memory fiancée, Angela of Merrillville, IN; four daughters, Kenderelle Wilson (TX), Jacqueline Wilson (MO), Latrisha Bell (Deandre) (IL),Marceau Willis (Josh), three sons; Errol F. Wilson, Jr (NC), Errol F. Wilson-Vargas (Panama), Jerrid Wilson (AL); 7 grandchildren;; 4 great grandchildren; extended family; Melvin (Danielle), Daryl, Etta Kay, Catherine, Dwainna, Daniel, KamRon, My'kel, Ny'Arie, Ky'Airra, Tim, and Ms. Patterson; several devoted life-long friends and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, co-workers and loved ones. Visitation, Sunday, December 18, 2016, Guy & Allen Funeral Home, 2959 W. 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46406, 12 noon - 8pm., Family hour-6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Presentation JROTC-6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., Beyond 4 Walls Christian Center, 875 Lake Street, Gary, IN, Elder Darnell Brown-Officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery