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Alvin Wilson Obituary

Alvin Turner Wilson, Jr. October 6, 1926 - January 22, 2010 COLUMBUS, GA— LTC (Ret.) Alvin Turner Wilson, Jr., 83, of Columbus, GA, went to be with the Lord January 22, 2010. He was born October 6, 1926 in Trenton, NJ, the son of late Alvin Turner and Jane Hatton Wilson. A.T. Wilson attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from Auburn University in Mechanical Engineering in 1953. He married Emma Renner Smith on August 18, 1951, in Columbus, GA. He served in the U.S. Army for 31 years and retired as Lieutenant Colonel in 1981. After his retirement, he taught Physics and Math at Columbus Technical College for ten years. A.T. and Emma Wilson were members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Columbus GA for 26 years. Because of his love of the Lord and longstanding service and leadership roles, we request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2303 Double Churches Rd, Columbus, GA 31909-2619. He is survived by wife, Emma Wilson of Johns Creek, GA; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Alvin Turner Wilson III and Susan Weldon of Athens, GA; his son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Winter and Cheryl Wilson of Union Grove, AL; son, George Wilson of Newnan, GA; son and daughter-in-law, Reverend Fred and Melanie Wilson of Norcross, GA; grandchildren, Lauren Luken of Athens, GA, and Ricky, John Winter, Turner, and Emma Jane Wilson of Norcross, GA. A.T. Wilson was preceded in death by his sister, Bette-Jane Goodwin.  Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 24, 2010 at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Macon Road Chapel with military honors rendered at the chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be offered at www.striffler-hamby.com.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 23, 2010.

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Steve Hicks

February 2, 2010

Mrs. Wilson and Family,

I just learned today of the passing of the most interesting gentleman I ever worked with. AT's quick wit, attention to detail and ability to thoroughly analyze any situation were characterictics those of us who worked closely with him at Columbus Tech have always respected and emulated. He had a tremendous effect on my life and career at CTC. I know you all have fond and interesting memories of him...I certainly do.

Diana Daggett

January 24, 2010

My parents lived in the other half of the duplex with A.T. and Emma in Germany in the late ‘60’s. It was the summer of 1968 when I was home from college that A.T. took it upon himself to find the right prospective husband for me. I believe I may have dated every hand-selected eligible lieutenant in his battalion at his behest. As it happened, that was the summer I met Michael who was the selection of another neighbor. Michael met with AT's approval. He and my Dad agreed that Michael was the finest company grade officer they had ever seen and there was no more important qualification for marriage. That put an end to my dance card but your Dad stood at the ready to renew the search if anything went awry. Michael and I celebrated our 40th anniversary last month.

I have such fond memories of him as one of the most dignified yet down to earth patriots I have known. My love and prayers to Emma and the family.

Rebecca Newman

January 24, 2010

Dear Emma,
My parents Martha & Robert Hall wanted me to let you know they are praying for you and your family in this time of A.T.'s passing. We are just glad that someday we will see him again in the Kingdom of Heaven with our Lord Jesus.

Lovingly - Becky & Bob Newman

Becky Newman

January 24, 2010

Dear Emma & Family,
My parents Robert & Martha Hall wanted me to enter their condolences to you for A.T.'s passing. We are just glad that someday we will see him again in the Kingdom of Heaven with our Lord Jesus.

Lovingly,

Becky & Bob Newman

Corrie

January 24, 2010

You will be missed!

January 24, 2010

You will be misssed!

Scotty Hunt

January 23, 2010

Dear Fred and Melanie,
We were saddened to hear about the loss of your dad. You are all in our prayers!
Sincerely,
Scotty and Cathy Hunt

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