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Lejeune "Rabbit" Wilson

1924 - 2012

Lejeune Wilson Obituary

Lejeune "Rabbit" Wilson passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. Service: 2 p.m. Saturday at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension, 8787 Greenville Ave., Dallas. Memorials: Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Episcopal Church of the Ascension or to woundedwarriorproject.org. Rabbit Wilson was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Fort Worth to Elizabeth Ellis Wilson and Macy Adolphus Wilson. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth. Rabbit began college at Texas Wesleyan University and when World War II broke out, he enlisted in the Army and served in the 103rd Infantry Division, which saw a lot of action in the European theater. When the war ended, he returned to college to get his bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma. Rabbit was a member of Sigma Tau, Tau Beta Pi and Pi Epsilon Tau at the University of Oklahoma. Rabbit's post-retirement activities included participation in Republican Party politics, the local Rolls-Royce Club and reunions of his Army division. Rabbit was one of the driving forces in the monument project for the 103rd Infantry Division, which is located at the visitor center near Gainesville. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Scott Wilson; wife, Mary Ruth; and Jeff's wife, Dorian. Survivors: His wife, Margarita; his daughters, Susan Ruth, Janet Postlewaite and M. Patricia Duke; stepdaughters, Margye Solomon, Donice Kaufman, Stephanie Reeves and Carolyn Benick-Brown; brother, Charles Ellis Wilson; eight grandchildren; 13 stepgrandchildren; niece, Judianne Carnefix; nephew, Charles Wilson (Collette); and their children.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 17, 2012.

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Charlie & Martha Welker

February 18, 2012

In loving memory of a great man. We'll miss his wonderful stories and infectious energy.

Doug Handel

February 17, 2012

Rabbit, a true gentleman in every sense of the word, with a gracious heart to match his tall stature. As a longtime member of the Rolls-Royce Owners Club, he created and organized many wonderful events, from evenings of dancing (he really loved to dance), to National Medal of Honor Parades, always sharing his infectious smile. We will remember Rabbit and that smile.

Dave Coleman

February 17, 2012

Rabbit Wilson was a great leader in the development of young men at SEDCO. He hired me and many others who went to work in the oil drilling industry in the 1970's. We always remember Rabbit and how he believed in us.

February 16, 2012

My sincere condolences to Margaita and the family. He will be sorely missed. Gloria McLeod, 103d Infantry Division Association

Cathie Mouton

February 16, 2012

Margarita and Family,
May God Bless you and your family in your loss of Rabbit. He will be missed.
Cathie and Dan Mouton

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