Joseph Wilson Obituary
Joseph Leon Wilson, 63, of Chester died unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Born July 6, 1960, in Parkersburg, WV, he was the son of the late Albert and Dorothy Parker. He was an avid collector of guns, knives, scale model cars, and several other items. He had many different professions including milk truck driver, welder, and logger. His most enjoyable was working with Teamsters on the pipeline. His specialty was moving oversized loads.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy "Sue" Dillon Wilson: son, Shaun (Jennifer) Seth: daughter, Rachael Arix (Jake Mason): four grandchildren, Owen (Kristin) Arix, Tia Arix, Caelin (Dylan) Seth, and Corey Seth: four brothers, David Watson, George (Sarah) Parker, Thomas (Shanna) Parker, Frank (Amy) Parker: two sisters, Teresa (Bruce) McKelvey and Mary (Jeff) Brown: father-in-law Kenneth Dillon, sister-in-law's Teresa (Doug) Huston, and Diane Dillon; uncle Francis "Bill" (Mary) Kibble and aunt Helen Parker; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved siblings Byron Watson, Renee Richard, and Lisa Wilson-Dwyer, uncles: Arthur Kibble and Thomas Kibble.
Funeral services will be held at White Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, with visitation from 11 am to 1 pm with services following. The interment will be at Mound Cemetery in Chester, Ohio.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, Kathy asks that donations be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenditures.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book at ehwfh.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2817 Fifth Street, Coolville, OH 45723
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