Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Clifton Wilson Obituary
Clifton R. Wilson CHESAPEAKE - The Rev. Dr. Clifton R. Wilson, pastor of New Union Chapel AME Church, of the 1500 block of Carrolton Way, died Sept. 4, 2008, in Sentara Heart Hospital. Born in Norfolk, he was a pastor of New Union Chapel AME Church for 36 years. He retired after 28 years from the City of Virginia Beach and had been a member of Campbell's Chapel AME Church in Virginia Beach. He is survived by his wife, Edith M. "Geraldine" Wilson; one daughter, Donna Marie Wilson of Virginia Beach; his mother, Alcora E. Wilson; one brother, Andrew Wilson of Hampton; one granddaughter, Kennedy Marie Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, special godchildren, an extra special goddaughter, Jessica R. Copeland and his loving church family. He was predeceased by his father, Abraham Wilson and two sisters. A funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. John AME Church, 545 E. Bute St., Norfolk, by the Rev. Chester W. Morris, presiding elder. Burial will be in Colonial Grove Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Norfolk Chapel of Community Funeral Home.
Memories and Condolences
for Clifton Wilson
38 Entries
Renard Freeman Sr.
May 17, 2024
2024 Pastor C.R.Wilson will always be in our hearts.
he is truly missed by me and my family.
Pastor Linda Smith
October 3, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. I will never forget and will be eternally grateful for Rev. Wilson taking the time to pray for me from that I gave my life to Christ as He have done for so many. When Our work down here is done we're going home to be with the Lord. I Praise God for Just Knowing Him and been one of the Cliff Hangers. But most of All, Geradine and Donna thank you for sharing him with us and your many sacrifices made. Continue to be strong in the Lord knowing that even your labour has not been in vain. We Love You "Cason & Caffee Family"
carolyn isaac
September 21, 2008
i was sadden to hear about your loss. please accept my sympathy. rev. wilson married me and my husband 18 years ago. he was a wonderful man and pastor and will be greatly missed.
Edward Sivells
September 16, 2008
Our lives has been changed, because of the good TEACHING and PREACHING of our Pastor.
Rev. Wilson will live on in our Hearts!!!!
To the New Union Family remember our Pastor Teaching!!
The Breaking of Day Ministries Church, Va Beach, Va.(Eddie)
Pearl Temple
September 10, 2008
God makes no mistakes, when our journey here on this earth is finished, we all must go home. Cliff has gone home to be with our father and we will all see him there one day. Hold your head up and stay strong in the Lord, for he knows best. He will truly be missed.
Lachana Ford
September 9, 2008
To The Wilson Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Love McKinley Ford and Family.
Julia Long
September 9, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paul Long
September 9, 2008
To the Wilson family, Keep your head up and keep smiling and just know Rev Wilson is well taken care in God hands. God Bless Paul Long and Family
Rev. Willie L. & Brenda White,
September 8, 2008
Sister Wilson & Family,
We were deeply sadden to here of the passing of Rev. Wilson, we know that our loss is Heaven's gain.
II Corinthians 5:8 reminds of that when we are absent from the body, we are present with the Lord. We want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rev. and Mrs. L.R. Daughtry
September 8, 2008
Be not dismayed, whatever betide, God will take care of you. Through days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take of you. Be Strong in the Lord and He will comfort you. The entire family will be in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Kelby Barrett and Lynnette Daughtry-Barrett
September 8, 2008
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal......you will be in our thoughts and our prayers.
Mary L. Johnson
September 8, 2008
Mrs. Wilson, Donna and Kennedy,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and thoughts and you have my deepest sympathy. Rev. Wilson was a TRUE MAN OF GOD! He was an awesome teacher, preacher and friend. He will truly be missed and I know he's resting in the arms of God!
Billy D & Gail McDowell
September 8, 2008
Rev. Wilson was truly a blessing to us. We will miss him dearly. Mrs. Wilson and family know that God's grace is upon you and once again a mansion in Heaven is complete.
Billy D. & Gail McDowell
Terri Mitchell CLIFFHANGER 4 Life
September 8, 2008
They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up on wings as eagles. They shall run, and not be weary; walk, and not faint.
Mrs. Wilson, Donna, and baby Kennedy, I thank you so much for sharing Rev. Wilson with me and my family. For 24 years you all have been my family when I felt like I didnt have a family to turn to and I appreciate you all so much for that. It goes without saying that I will miss our pastor dearly, but at the same time I can rejoice because I know he's cutting up while he waits for us all to join him. You are my family, and the unconditional love I hold in my heart for you all supercedes any words I could leave here. Stay encouraged and be blessed. I love you all.
DARVEEN BRODIE
September 8, 2008
And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice. John 10-4
I used this scripture, because when I was looking for a church home, the Lord led me to New Union Chapel, AME. Meeting Pastor Wilson and joining New Union was a joy. Pastor Wilson was full of love, wisdom and joy. "The joy of the Lord was his strenghth!" I would eat up every word that proceedeth out of his mouth, because I knew these were words to treasure for life! Every time I think about Pastor, tears filled with joy and sorrow well up in my eyes. I know he's in a better place, but it's hard to say "Goodbye". Mrs. Wilson, Donna and Kennedy, the Brodie family will truly keep you and our church family in prayer.
Geraline Cox
September 8, 2008
Sister Geraldine & Family,
You're in my thoughts and I'm lifting you and your family in prayer.
I will truly miss Reverend Wilson.
Sarita Gramby
September 8, 2008
To the Wilson family,Our hearts and prayers are with you. Paster wilson was a part of our family, he will be surely missed. Love the Gramby family
Junnie & Pam Harris
September 8, 2008
Mrs. Geraldine, Donna & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief, may your memories bring you comfort. May God bless you all and keep you.
Brotherly Love COGIC
September 8, 2008
Bless it be the name of the lord
We the Brotherly Love COGIC church family send our condolens to the family and we are here for you in your time of need
Barbara Lewis
September 8, 2008
To the Family of Pastor Wilson,
Be blessed for weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
Barbara Wright-Lewis
Divas 4 Books Family
September 8, 2008
To the Wilson family: Our kindest thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time in your lives. We pray that your hearts be filled with the love that Pastor Wilson always had for you and that your bodies be filled with the strength to know that his memory will keep him in your hearts and minds forever. With love,
Patricia Peed
September 8, 2008
Mrs. Wilson and family
We the Peed family would like to express our deepest sympathy in lost of our Pastor Rev. Wilson. He will truly be missed but never forgotten. Love the Peed family.
Pamela Scott
September 8, 2008
May God continue to Bless Mrs. Wilson and her family in this time of sorry. One thing we know " GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST" and Rev. Wilson was the best....My prayers and sympathy go out to you....
David Sr. & Bonita BOYD
September 8, 2008
We would like to send our condolenses to the Wilson family and the Union Chapel family. May God continue to strengthen you during this time. He was a blessing to all that came in contact with him.
Sarah Buchanan
September 8, 2008
Weeping endures for a night but, "JOY" comes in the morning.
Geraldine, It saddens me to hear of the loss of Rev. (Roscoe) Wilson. He was truly a man of God. May you, your immediate and church family find the strength, comfort you need to sustain you. I will truly miss his shout.
God's Blessings,
Sarah S. Buchanan
Sandra Wood
September 8, 2008
Rev. Wilson was more than a pastor to me he was a great part of my family and he will be greatly missed by all of us. Mrs. Wilson, Donna, and Kennedy you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marsha Palmer
September 8, 2008
To the family of Dr. Clifford Wilson
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. We have lost a good man. Rev. Wilson has I called him "Shouting John" he was always a spirit filled man. He will be missed in the 2nd District Conference. Mrs. Wilson he's up in heaven shouting. We the member of Campbell's Chapel A.M.E ( Carrollton, Va.) send our condolence to your family. May God continue to bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow. We pray your strength in the Lord.
Tarrence Paschall
September 8, 2008
To: Mrs. Wilson and Family
We the Paschall family would like to
express our deepest sympathy in the lost of your love one Pastor Wilson, He will be greatly missed, he taught us so much in the ministry, may God bless you. Love Rev. Tarrence Paschall and Family.
Latonya Ferguson
September 8, 2008
Ms. Geraldine and Donna,
Rev. Wilson made a difference in this world. We were all blessed to have been in his presence. May God comfort you in this time of sadness.
Gwendolyn (Smith) Richardson
September 7, 2008
I hold very fond memories of Rev. Dr. Clifton "Roscoe" Wilson, my first pastor. He has ALWAYS had a kind word of encouragement for every one who crossed his path. Rev. Wilson's life was one that truly demonstrated the love of Jesus Christ.
I could go on forever but the "World Wide Web" isn't large enough to hold all of the memories, kindness, gratitudes, love and respect that I and my family hold for Rev. Wilson.
To the family, Mrs. Geraldine Wilson and Donna, I pray that as time goes on that you will find peace in knowledge that Rev. Wilson is sleeping in the bosom of Jesus. The work Rev. Wilson has done is speaking for him.
Be blessed.
Gwen (Smith) Richardson, Darrell Smith and Ms. Rebecca Smith and family
Jametra Copeland
September 7, 2008
I am deeply sadden for the lost of Rev. Wilson. I will never forget visiting your church and seeing your smiling face. I am glad that I was able to meet a man as kind as you. To the family, I know this man of God is going home to his mansion. God bless you and stay strong.
W. ROB TURNER
September 7, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
shannon mccoy
September 7, 2008
God is blessing and keeping you,and one day you will see him again. Love always, my prayers will always be with you.
Lorraine & Richard Thompson
September 7, 2008
May it comfort you to know that Rev. Wilson is now in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
May God continue to bless, comfort and strenghten the Wilson family.
Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord.
Lamont Simmons
September 7, 2008
"My deepest sympathies go out the A.M.E. Church family on our loss of the Reverend Doctor Clifton Wilson. He was a BLESSING!!!"
your friend to keep,
Lamont
Arnita Lundy
September 7, 2008
To Mrs. Wilson, Donna, and Kennedy: We share this great lose with you as our leader has gone on before us. He was (and still is to some) a becon of light. He showed and taught us the true value of having GOD in our life and on our side. We mourn for the lose but rejoice for the life. Pastor I am jealous. You have the great life now. We love and will miss him. Thank you for all that you have indured with us and may GOD shine his abundant mercies on you and your family. With Love; Arnita Lundy & Family
Vickie/Frank Huppert
September 7, 2008
I will truly miss Pastor Cliff's smiling face and encouraging words when he came to visit at Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union. It was always a pleasure to see him and talk with him about the work God was doing at his church. Now, I can only imagine what he is doing in worship with his Lord and Saviour.
Showing 1 - 38 of 38 results
Make a Donation
in Clifton Wilson's name
How to support Clifton's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Clifton Wilson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
