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Philip Wilson Obituary
Phil graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1982 and then went on to attend ITI in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He received his Bachelor's degree from Ferris State University in 1987.
He was the President and manufacturing engineer at Johan van de Weerd Company Inc. in Litchfield. Phil was a member of College Baptist Church, the Knights of Pythias Allen Post #230, Hillsdale Elks Lodge Post #1575 and former Pittsford school board member. He enjoyed coaching Pop Warner and Rocket Football in Hillsdale and Pittsford and volunteering for the Pittsford Athletic Boosters.
In addition to his wife of 30 years, Laura Wilson of Pittsford and his parents, Phil and Jan Wilson of Hillsdale, Phil is survived by two sons, Tyler (Brietta Allen) Wilson of Coldwater and Travis (Hannah Jeffers) Wilson of Pittsford and one sister, Penny Wilson of Howell.
Memorial services for Phil Wilson will take place Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM at College Baptist Church in Hillsdale with Pastor Ben Cuthbert officiating. Interment will take place at a later date at Churches Corners Cemetery in Wheatland Township. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.
Memorial contributions are suggested to College Baptist Church. Please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com to leave online condolences.
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Will Scott
July 22, 2019
I remember Phil really well, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that God blesses and comforts all of you during this very difficult time.
Ted Malone
July 19, 2019
"We are thinking of you at this difficult time. With sympathy on your loss. May God walk with you and keep his arms around your shoulders.
Ted & SanDee Malone
July 19, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dar Hamisfar
July 16, 2019
So sorry to hear of the loss. Phil was my go-to guy for anything special from JVDW. Always had time to talk and always had a story to tell. Such an outstanding individual.
Eric and Cherie Lewis
July 16, 2019
Prayers and love to the family
So sorry for your loss
God will carry you now through your grief
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