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Joshua Wilson Obituary
Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Cynthia Wilson Heilner and he was raised by grandparents, Norris E. Wilson and the late Eva Kay Wilson.
Joshua was an area resident all his life and a 1995 graduate of Octorara High School.
He was employed by SMS Scrap Metal Services of Coatesville.
He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan.
He is survived by his fiancee, Hannah Kessinger; four children, Gabriel Wilson of Delaware, and Harmony Kessinger, Haven Wilson and Konner Wilson, all of Coatesville; and three sisters, Sarah Arbuckle of Cochranville, Jessica Markward of Oxford and Michaela Melvin of Parkesburg.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the Friendship United Methodist Church, 123 E. Friendship Church Road, Coatesville, followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the church.
Arrangements are being handled by the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com.
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