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Francis Wilson Obituary

Francis Clark Wilson

Knoxville, TN

Francis Clark Wilson, the devout spouse of Francesca Wilson, has expired, succumbing to MG, CBS, PPA, FTD. Francis will live forever in his wife's heart, that of Richard Morehead Jr., in the hearts of his Italian and American family members, and that of students, colleagues, and friends. As per his request, his body has been donated to Science. Francis attended Exter, Caltech, UCLA, Fairleigh Dickenson, and Colombia University. An avid reader and great chess player, Francis loved teaching, classical music, the Italian Alps, and The Rubajat.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Feb. 25, 2018.

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Nadezhda

January 14, 2022

Thank you Mr. Wilson for being a great homeroom teacher and robotics teacher. You were always so kind to me. I will never forget the day you and Francesca introduced me to your Mom, a cute lady with my name. I´m saddened by your passing, but know your footprint lives on.

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