Curnis Wilson Obituary
He was born in the Nantahala Community to the late Raymond and Hazel Passmore Wilson. Curnis retired from Coats America as a Fixer after 36 years of service. He was a member of New Martins Creek Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeremy Lane Wilson; one sister, Murial Morgan and one brother, Paul Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Wilson; one son, Jeff Wilson (Jill); one daughter, Heather Wilson Nelms; one brother, Charles Wilson (Mary); six sisters, Willa Mashburn (Larry), Connie Wilson, Ruth Garland (Robert), Diane Blanchard (Clayton), Della Yonce (Ronnie), and Susan Mason (John); six grandchildren, Madelyn Wilson, Evan Wilson, Lily Wilson, Cameron Yates, Kyra Yates, and Eli Carver; and one great granddaughter, Adelynn Carver.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm, Friday, January 9, 2025 at New Martins Creek Baptist Church (2130 Hedden Rd, Murphy). Rev. Paul Ray Morgan and Rev. Mark Alexander will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Kenny Beavers officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 am to 1 pm, Friday, January 9, 2025 at New Martins Creek Baptist Church.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at www.townson-rose.com
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Susan may
January 9, 2026
You was the best neighbor you will be missed
Jackie Pareti
January 9, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear that Curnis is gone. I'm sure going to miss him. Take care love Jackie Pareti
Gail Owenby Craven
January 6, 2026
So sorry to hear that Curnis passed away. I grew up with all the Wilson children. They were a very nice family. Love and prayers to all. Gail Owenby Craven
Phillip& Nina Chastain
January 3, 2026
Phillip and I are saddened to hear of Curnis´ passing on into Heaven . He was a great man and was a faithful member of New Martins Creek Baptist Church . He will certainly be missed , but he left a wonderful testimony. Prayers for his wife and family .
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