Damon Wilson

Damon Wilson obituary, West Frankfort, IL

Damon Wilson

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Unity Freewill Baptist Church

601 S Monroe, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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Damon Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Union Funeral Home - West Frankfort on Mar. 29, 2026.
Damon Isaac Wilson, 51, of West Frankfort, Illinois passed away Friday March 27, 2026 in Axiom Healthcare – West Frankfort, Illinois at 7:00a.m.

Damon was born January 1, 1975 in Orlando, Florida to Darrell and Marsha (Little) Wilson. He was a Dungeon and Dragons fan and also the Cardinals. Damon loved to watch movies and reading.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Gene Caraker; sister, Rita Cullison.

Damon is survived by his most beloved daughter, Amaya Wilson; former companion, Melissa Kessell; step-sons, Jimmy (Morgan) Drennon and Shane Drennon; step daughter, Megan Drennon; sister, Julie (Joshua) Sturgill; brothers: Aaron (Mallory) Short and Cody Wilson; Godmother, Norma Gwaltney.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 at 4:00pm at the Unity Free Will Baptist Church located at 601 S. Monroe St. West Frankfort, IL.

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Upcoming Events

Apr

4

Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m.

Unity Freewill Baptist Church

601 S Monroe, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.