It is with great sadness that we announce that Master Gunnery Sergeant Cecil Glendall (Glenn) Wilson of Richlands NC passed away peacefully at the Naval Medical Center at Camp Lejeune, NC on January 4, 2021.
Glenn Wilson was born on July 7, 1941, in the small mountain town of Byrdstown, TN. He was the fourth child of James and Bonza Wilson. Glenn and his nine siblings grew up in a two-room house on top of a hill on Clark Mountain. Randall, Reba, Freda, Glenn, Wynn, Normadelle, Dorena, Lannie (Pud), Isabella and Reda may not have grown up with a lot of material goods, but they were rich with love for each other.
Glenn left his family home at the age of 16. On March 7, 1960, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and found the passion of his life. He demonstrated the highest dedication to his Corps and country by displaying honor, courage and commitment. Glenn was a decorated Vietnam Veteran and retired after 30 years of service. After retirement, Glenn served for over 20 years as the manager of the military clothing sales store, MCCS, Camp Lejeune, NC.
In October of 1977, Glenn married Susan Manning, they spent the next 43 years loving and taking care of each other with Susan holding his hand until the very end of his life.
Glenn is survived by his wife, Susan Manning Wilson. His children, Glenda Wilson Londono (Rafael), Gregory Glenn Wilson (Julie). His four sisters, Normadelle Wilkinson (Bill), Dorena Clark, Isabella Nicholas (Amos), and Reda Spurlock. Sister-in-Law, Gail Wilson. Three Brothers in Law, Mark Manning (Donna), Daniel Manning and Dean Clark. Six grandchildren, Jessica Detweiler McClam (Zack), Brianna Londono West (Drew), Luke Londono, Christian Londono, Kyle Wilson and Carley Wilson. Three great-grandchildren, Presley, Riley and Renley McClam; and a host of nieces , nephews and longtime friends.
Glenn is predeceased by his parents, James and Bonza Wilson. His daughter, Gena Wilson. His Father-in-Law, Raymond Manning and Mother-in-Law, Crystal Manning. Sisters, Reba Byrd and Freda Sells. Brothers, Randall Wilson, Wynn Wilson and Lannie Wilson. Brothers in law, Gearlie Byrd, Gordan Sells and Matthew Manning.
Due to Covid, there will be a private service held at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Glenn's name to UNC Health Foundation, UNC Lineberger or the Carolina Museum of the Marine. Internet condolences may be left at Jonesfh.org.
Jones Funeral Home, Jacksonville is handling the arrangements.

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Published by Jacksonville Daily News from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
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Michael J Vaughn

January 17, 2021

I had two things going for me and my family, and one was God himself, and the other Mr. Wilson and I didnt even know it at the time. Who could this man be coming to us from out of nowhere and wanting to be our store Manager at Military Clothing Sales. Well little did I Know, not only would be an excellent boss, but, would be behind the scenes looking out for you. Yes , you did your job and you did it well or Mr. Wilson would find out just how you could better yourself. So I did my Job driving the clothing truck for him everyday to all points of contact and one day all of sudden he told me that he was having my position reavaluated to a higher position for the work that I did and he did just that and I ended up getting nine months of backpay as well at a time when I was having a new baby-girl. Well there was complications with her and Mr. Wilson Got together a fund and a card signed by everyone in military-clothing sales and told me to stay with her in Greenville Til she could come home. I worked for Mr. Wilson about 2-3 yrs til a took a position at civil-service at Cherrypoint in which he had a going away event for me as, as he did for others. Mr. Wilson had givin me an excellent work record evaluation as thats what he does. He had an Impact on my life and I will never forget him. My daughter Kristen and I are back in Jacksonville a couple years now as I retired from Cherrypoint. My prayers to all family members for your loss.

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