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Huey Wilson Obituary

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at age 80. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Monday, Feb. 11, was from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation at Sherwood Baptist Church, 1180 S. Flannery Road, where he was an active member, on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. until funeral service at 11 a.m., conducted by Dr. David Womack. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife of 58 years, Angelina Mumphrey Wilson; a daughter and son-in-law, Dianne Wilson Waller and husband Wayne Waller; two sons, John H. Wilson Jr. and his partner and caregiver David D. Nugent, and Denver C. Wilson; three sisters, Maude Gilbert, Ora Nell Wilson and Myrtle Lois Sells; three grandchildren, Andrea Wilson Miller, Renee Dianne Graphia and Dax Wilson; and two great-grandchildren, Olivia Miller and Jack Allain. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Wilson; seven brothers and 12 sisters. Pallbearers will be Brett Schelin, Dax Wilson, Lynne Hernandez, Darrell Beard, Danny J. Bevan, Anthony Robinson, Wayne Waller and David Nugent. Honorary pallbearers are members of his Sunday school class. With what began as a jewelry repair business in 1949 at Third and Laurel streets in Baton Rouge, Mr. Wilson, a master jeweler, developed his business into a jewelry catalogue showroom and retail enterprise that grew to 80 stores in 12 states, making him a true pioneer in the catalogue showroom industry. Mr. Wilson served as the chairman of the board of the Great American Corp. and co-founded Gulf Island Fabrication Inc. He received the Tocqueville Society Award In 1998 and the Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2001, was inducted into the Baton Rouge Business Awards Hall of Fame in 2002, and received the Horatio Alger Award in 2007. He was named B'nai B'rith Man of the Year and Baton Rouge Free Enterpriser of the Year. He was active with the National Hemophilia Foundation and was a board member of General Health, a major hospital, and the Salvation Army in Baton Rouge. Through the Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation, the Wilsons have shared in their philanthropic endeavors, which have been particularly sensitive to the handicapped, both physical and mental, those afflicted with disease, disadvantaged youth, the hungry and the homeless.

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Published by The Advocate from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2008.

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Al Underwood

December 6, 2023

50 years ago I worked at Wilson's in Jackson, Mississippi.
I was on break and Mr. Wilson came in the break room.
He was very kind and I was intimidated, but his kindness
soon calmed my fears. It was a pleasure to meet him.

February 20, 2015

Really late! Cherylan Holmes Franke, worked in corporate buying offices until early 1985. Still think fondly of the experience there and also living in the Deep South. Now in chilly north.

Tom Boykin

December 20, 2012

This is a little late..
I worked for Mr Wilson for almost 10
years in Mobile Al,I know this much about him,he loved the jewelry biz.
He was a simple man and lived his life as he pleased. So long Uncle Huey.
Tom Boykin

Kay Summers

February 18, 2008

Denver I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I've wondered about you often....take care Kay Summers

Dee Dee Fryoux

February 14, 2008

Angie, I am so sorry to hear of Huey's death. He will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts are with you, Diane, John and Denver. I moved to Jacksonville, FL a few years after Noonie's death to be closer to Kurt and his family. I have fond memories of the good times our families shared at False River and also the many cook-outs. My love to all of you.

Dee Dee Fryoux

Donis R.

February 13, 2008

My deepest symphathy to the family of Mr. Wilson. His company gave me my first job, and I still have fond memories of him walking thru the halls in his corporate office, making sure all was well. May God be with you and your family during this time.

maureen cline

February 12, 2008

I worked for the wilson store on florida blvd. in the accounts receiveable,and do remember the smile that mr.wilson always would have when he would greet anyone,he will be missed by all.my prayers are with the family. maureen cleveland cline

Jeff Beamon

February 12, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ralph NOLAND

February 12, 2008

It is with much sorrow that I learned of Huey's passing this afternoon. A son of my Dad's only sister, Huey was a great man and gentleman. He will be missed by family and many friends. My condolences to the family in their time of sorrow.

Marvin Comeaux

February 12, 2008

My deepest sympathies for your loss Mrs. Wilson, Diane, John, Denver and family. As a friend of John and Denver's I was greatly saddened to hear of your loss and the loss of a great community supporter. Know that my prayers are with you all.

Salandra Hughes Adams

February 12, 2008

Deepest sympanthy and prayers to the Wilson family.Wilsons Jewelers blessed me with a career with its company in 1982. Mr Huey blessed so many persons and families with employment we will forever hold him special in our hearts. Treasure all the wonderful memories and always keep his love for Jewelry in your hearts. My prayers are with the Wilson Family.

Fay Woo

February 12, 2008

Dear Angie,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Wilson. You and your husband have always been my special precious patients. I have admired your lives and your contribution to the Lord and those less fortunate. May our Lord hold you very close to Him always.
Love,
Fay Woo

Sara Gueho

February 12, 2008

To the family of H.J. Wilson
I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss of Mr. Wilson. I worked at Wilson's in Cortana when I was 17 til I was 20 years old. I remember Mr. Wilson coming into the break room one day when I was short a dime for a coke. He saw me looking for change and immediately pulled out some change to get me that coke. Also, I remember him coming through the Toy department while I was a young teenager repairing the plastic on the doll boxes that customers had torn off. He told me that "they just wanted to feel what they felt like". I always thought that was so generous and nice of him to think that way about the customers. Another thing I remember was how I used to like to pretend I was Mr. Wilson's niece while working there. My maiden name is Wilson so when the customers would see my name tag and ask me I would joke with them and say I was his niece. They knew I was kidding of course. I had fun with that though. Well, just wanted to tell you of my experience of working for him as a young person. I believe he was a great man and the world needs more like him. May you have comfort in knowing that he is now in the arms of Jesus.

Cecelia

February 12, 2008

My sympathies to the Wilson family. Many, many years ago I worked at HJ Wilson and I also knew Denver and John thru my cousin, Sylvia. May your memories comfort you.

Natalie Whitesell-Champagne

February 12, 2008

My sympathies to the Wilson family in their time of loss. I greatly respected Mr. Wilson and learned what it took to be a great business person and how to treat people from talking with him when my father and he visited.

Frank Davis

February 12, 2008

With deepest sympathy to the Wilson family. I was Mr. Wilson's pilot and have many memories of the trips we made together. He was a good man. My thoughts are with the family in this time of sorrow.

Nancy Martin T. Dugas & Claude Dugas

February 12, 2008

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Wilson, he was a wonderful person. Earth will be a sad place without him, but Haven will be happier. I worked at Corporate and he always made our days brighter when he came in. My husband also new him when they were young, they were motorcycle riders at the same time, I love to hear the stories he tells. Our deepest Sympathies are with you at this time.

Patricia Falcon

February 12, 2008

Jane Shank, Patricia Falcon and the children and teens supported through Volunteers of America's Baton Rouge Youth and Parker House Program would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Mr. Wilson was a generous and kind man and his legacy will live on through the amazing work of his foundation as it continues to touch the lives of the Baton Rouge community. From the Volunteers of America family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana

February 12, 2008

Although the area has lost a great philanthropist, Mr. Wilson's vision of a better community will continue to thrive. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Penny Lanier

February 12, 2008

To the Wilson Family:
I had the privilege of working for Mr. Wilson several years. He was an inspirational leader and his employees all had a deep respect for him. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. The world has lost the presence of an outstanding human being. God bless you.

George R. Dabbs

February 12, 2008

Huey was a loving, caring family man. He was at every funeral on our side of the family. My Great Grandpa Wilson was his Daddy's brother. My Grandmother Lela, loved Huey and was always so glad and proud to see him as representative of her Uncle Franks family. I can remember going to Uncle Frank's house on Plank Road across from the Airport. I always admired how close Huey's family was, especially sitting in the back room with the long dinner table. Our family has truly lost a great man, but God blessed him and now has a greater calling for him. I truly love all my family members and pray for them in this time of grieving.

Nancy Martin Dugas & Claude Dugas

February 12, 2008

To the Wilson Family,

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Wilson, he was a wonderful person, Earth will be sad without him,but Haven will be happier. I worked at Corporate and he always brighten any day. My husband also new him when he was a young man, they road motorcycles at the same time. I love hearing the sories about them.
Our prayers are with all of you.

Barbara Pope-Lovett

February 12, 2008

Denver,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Henry Bozeman

February 12, 2008

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

Carolyn Russum

February 12, 2008

I met Mr. Huey when I worked for the McCollister law firm in the 80's. He was such a warm and caring man. Always had that beautiful smile. He will truly be missed. May God give you comfort during this difficult time. Remember- he will be waiting for you at the front door when you go home.

Sylvania (Pete Gautreaux) Morgan

February 12, 2008

Dear Aunt Lula , Diane , John and Denver I was surprised to hear that auncle Huey had passed away. My prayers go out to you.

The Alvin C. Harrell Family

February 12, 2008

Our Prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Our dad thought a lot of Mr. Huey. Talked of him often. God Bless, Take confort in knowing he will be in heaven watching over his family and friends.

Jason Davis

February 11, 2008

I also work with Mr.s Wilson in Cortana mall for about a year and 3 Christmas's. He was a great man and went by the name HuDog when he worked the late shift. He is an example to us all in life; do what you love and you will never work a day in your life.

Tracey Richard

February 11, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of Mr. Wilson. I met Mr. Wilson in May 1981 in Layfayette,La. I was the Jewelery Manager in Jewelery II. Then I moved back to Baton Rouge and continued working at Wilson's on College Drive September 1982. I admire Mr. Wilson for his accomplishments especially comming from a large family. He will always be remembered and honored.

Les Champagne

February 11, 2008

My condolences to the family of
Mr. Huey Wilson in this time of loss. I first met Mr. Wilson in my godfather's (Jack Pirello) barber shop over 40 years ago. He was a wonderful person who will be missed by all. For a child of God, "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord"...he is there.

Patty Garza (Zalesak)

February 11, 2008

I have fond memories of the Wilson family. Hopefully, your memories will bring you comfort. My prayers will include you and your family.

Yvette Granier

February 11, 2008

I have had the privilege of meeting Mr. Wilson on several occasions at Le Jewelers, where he enjoyed spending time. He was truly a friendly and delightful man and I enjoyed visiting with him each time. He and his family & friends are in my prayers. May God bring you comfort in this difficult time.

Christina

February 11, 2008

I didn't know you, Mr. Wilson, but thank you for your support to City Year. It means a lot.

Sonia Clark

February 11, 2008

To the family of Huey Wilson,
I worked for him years ago and he was a kind man. I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Louisiana Hemophilia Fdn By Lori Keels

February 11, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Wilson for their loss. Mr. Wilson was one of the finest, most generous, and unassuming men around. He and his wife, Angelina, have done more for the BR community than most people will ever know. He will be missed by many.

Susanne Anderson

February 11, 2008

Although we only met him once, Huey seemed like a wonderful man. He was the sponsor for our team at City Year and we greatly appreciate his work in the community. He will be greatly missed.
-City Heroes Team-
-City Year Louisiana-

Fred C. Dent, Jr.

February 11, 2008

A true leader. I knew Huey for many years and worked closely when he was the Chairman of American Bank with Greg Cotter. What an outstanding person. He could be counted on to do the right thing in the right time. I admired him and liked him a lot. My sympathy to the family and friends of this fine man.

Tara Hernandez

February 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Andrew Simmons

February 11, 2008

The Wilson family has touched me, and the Baton Rouge community in many profound ways. Through his sponsorship of my particular team of young people; he has left an enduring legacy of dedicated positivity. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Jason Miller

February 11, 2008

I would like to extend my sympathies to your family in this time of sorrow. Through the Wilson Foundation's generous support the City Year Louisiana City Heroes program has been able to reach hundreds of area high school students about the importance of community involvement. Mr. Wilson's legacy will live on through his many charitable and community contributions and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Lakinda Barabin

February 11, 2008

Hello my name is Lakinda Barabin and i am with the City Heroes Team of City Year in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation is my sponsor and I want to say thank you for your support. The City Heroes team is an awsome team and could not be what it is today with out your donations and support.

Dorothy Broussard Livingston

February 11, 2008

I've known Mr. Huey Wilson for 10 years. I worked for him part-time at his jewelry store at Cortana Mall for 3 years. He loved the jewelry business. He was always so cheerful and kind and willing to teach me something about diamonds and gemstones. If a customer came in and asked for "Mr. Wilson", he would reply, " That's my father, I'm Huey Wilson". It was a sad day when the store closed and all of us were there with him to close the doors for the last time. I will always remember him saying that if he knew that his health was going to be as good as it was he would not have liquidated Wilson's Jewelry Store. I was just glad he was okay. Then in 2007 I went to work in Sherwood Towers, 2 suites from his office. I had the honor of seeing him again when he would come into his office and I got to talk to him. He always remembered me from his jewelry store. Mr. Wilson accomplished so many wonderful things in his life and touched so many lives. I was one of the lucky ones that got the pleasure of knowing him. God has called him home as his job is finished here on earth and the Angels are rejoicing in Heaven. Mr.Wilson is having a family reunion with all his loved ones that have gone on before him and have been patiently waiting for him. Mr.Huey Wilson will always be loved and remembered by so many people.

Kirsten af Klinteberg

February 11, 2008

We at City Year Louisiana are grateful for Mr. Wilson's tremendous support of our work with the children of Louisiana. We have lost a great member of our community. Our hearts go out to the Wilson Family.

Jennifer Meyer

February 11, 2008

Huey Wilson was kind man who was always ready to share a smile. I always loved saying hello to Mr. Huey and Mrs. Angie at church on Sunday. He will be greatly missed in our community and I send out my love and condolences to his family.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." - From a headstone in Ireland

Bruce Hart

February 11, 2008

Mr. Wilson was a woderful person who definitely left his mark in Louisana.
Both my father and I were fortunate enough to have worked in the jewelery for a number of years.

Denise Williams Russell

February 11, 2008

To The Wilson Family,
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Wilson's passing. You can find comfort through GOD just knowing that he is in Heaven seeing Jesus face to face. He was a nice man and I will always be greatful that he allowed me to work at Wilson's for such a long time. My prayers are with you!

In HIS Name,

Renee B.

February 11, 2008

February 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I also want to express my sincere appreciation for Mr. Wilson's service to our country and for the sacrifices his family endured during his time of service.

Marilyn Brooks Longmire

February 10, 2008

Angie,& Family,
May prayer & Gods comfort and strength carry you through your sorrow. God Bless....

Gary and Debra Carber

February 10, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Avalon R. "Bean" Chaney

February 10, 2008

I'll always have a lot of fond memories. My deepest sympathies to all the family.

JOHN ROUCHON

February 10, 2008

I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF MR.WILSON PASSING,HE ALWAYS TREATED ME GOOD. THANK YOU, JOHN B.ROUCHON

Joseph Wells

February 10, 2008

Our prayers go out to Mr. Wilsons family at this time of sorrow. He was a very kind and giving man that will be greatly missed in Baton rouge and the world.

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