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Edward Wilson Obituary
July 2, 1936 - May 3, 2022
Fort Worth, Texas - Edward A Wilson Jr passed away peacefully at his Fort Worth home at the age of 85. Ed was born to parents, Edward A Wilson Sr. and Bennie Mae Bates Wilson. He married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn Fletcher and in March, celebrated their 68 year marriage. Ed graduated from Poly High School in 1954, where he served as Student Body President, Junior Class Favorite, and Captain of the Football Team. Ed received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Texas A&M, and TCU, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society. Ed worked at the family business, Ed A Wilson Inc. from 1959, until retirement. He was a long time member of Colonial Country Club where he served on the Board of Directors. He was a past member of Ridglea Country Club, Breakfast Tips Club, Frog Club, A&M Century Club, Petroleum Club, and the City Club. Ed loved life, his family, friends, wine, the Texas Aggies and of course, the TCU Horned Frogs. Ed had a passion for sports as a participant and spectator. He loved skiing the slopes of Utah where he spent time throughout the years at the family condo in Deer Valley.
Ed is survived by his wife, JoAnn Fletcher Wilson, brother Jerrell B Wilson, his wife Sue, Daughters, Terri Wilson, Lise Wilson Cook, Son in Law, William L Cook III, Grandchildren, Chelsea Blackmon, Edward A Blackmon, Annie Cook, Addison Cook Duckworth (Andrew Ryan) Great Grandchildren, Ava and Pearson, Nieces, Nana Wilson Olson, Fleetwood Wilson Jacobs, Jinny Fletcher Rank, Nephews, David Fletcher, Jim Fletcher, many beloved friends, and two fur babies, Chico and Chewbacca.
Preceded in Death by: His parents, Ed A Wilson Sr. and Bennie Mae Bates Wilson and Grand daughter, Amanda Cook.
The family would like to thank the many caregivers who served and loved Ed as well as our hospice team.
Service: May 7, 2022. 2:30 p.m. University Baptist Church, 2720 Wabash Ave. Fort Worth, TX. 76109
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to University Baptist Church, Parkinson's Foundation or the charity of your choice.
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Harold Kyle Meaders
June 18, 2023
RIP Ed Wilson. My condolences to the Wilson family and his friends. I purchased a set of Ben Hogan Apex golf clubs today and his name tag is still on each shaft. Normally what I will do with a set of clubs is play them for a while, and then sell them or trade them off for something else. But with this set, if I ever feel like I need to get rid of them, I will contact the family and get them back to whoever wants them in their family that I will promise you, but I know he would want me to play with these things cause they are in perfect condition. Just lot brand new, again my condolences to the family and friends
Lisa Fowler
May 5, 2022
Terri- May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Love, Lisa and Evan
Ray Raney
May 5, 2022
RIP my friend!!!!!
Brandon Thompson
May 5, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out the family of Ed Wilson during this difficult time. Brandon Thompson @ Kings.
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