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Richard Wilson Obituary

Richard J. Wilson Fort Gratiot Richard J. Wilson, age 73, passed away of natural causes on November 17, 2012 while deer hunting up north. He was born August 30, 1939 in Port Huron and was a lifelong area resident. He married Marilyn S. McCabe on October 7, 1961 at Court Street Baptist Church. Mr. Wilson worked for nearly 30 years at Mueller Brass. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being a member of the Blue Water Sportsman's Club. He also enjoyed attending classic car shows, and owned a 1955 Buick. He was also a regular at McDonald's for morning coffee. Mostly he loved to spend time spoiling his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn S. Wilson, a daughter, Darcy (Brian) Hedberg, a son, Jeff (Melissa) Wilson, 7 grandchildren, Jessica, Megan, Christopher, and Noelle Hedberg, and Jacob, Catherine, and Thomas Wilson, a sister, Bonnie (Frederick) Hopp, a brother, David (Jeannie) Wilson, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Wilson. A funeral service will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Smith Family Funeral Home - North, 1525 Hancock Street with The Rev. Dan Bakay of the First Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to his family or the First Baptist Church. www.smithfamilyfuneralhome.com

Published by The Times Herald from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2012.
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Dear Marilyn, I'm so sorry to hear about Dick's passing. My prayers are
with you and your family.
Martha Walker, Zephyrhills, FL

November 21, 2012

Jeff, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Alicia Callendar

November 21, 2012

Marilyn and family ,we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God your comfort be during this time and the days that follow.

Sally and Mike Young

November 19, 2012

Marilyn,
I am so sad to find out that Dick has passed away. I am in Florida or I would be there to give you a hug. I am keeping you and the family in my thoughts and prayers as you cope with this painful loss.
Love from Linda (Alexis)Vanderlake

November 19, 2012

Marilyn,

We are sorry to hear of Dicks passing. We remember the good times we had back in the 60's. God's Blessings.
Jim & Carol Burdick

Jim & Carol Burdick

November 19, 2012

Marilyn, we're so sorry to hear about your loss. We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Campbell and Paul Cashin

Linda Campbell

November 19, 2012

Marilyn and Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. WE will keep you in our prayers. Jerry & Shirleyann Campbell

November 19, 2012

Marily & Family I am so sad to hear about Dick. He will be truly missed at the Lambert Reunions and as the auctioneer. I shall hold the memories I have, in my heart and smile when I think of them. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

LuAnn Lambert-Kleeves

November 19, 2012

Ron & I are up here in the U.P. remembering the good times with you Dick. God bless you and your wonderful family.

Fred Stuewer

November 19, 2012

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