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Mr. Wilson was a 1964 graduate of North Central High School in Ramsey, Indiana. He retired in 2009 as a truck driver for Steel Technologies in Ghent, Kentucky and was a welding instructor, a craft he sincerely loved.
Mr. Wilson was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Turners Station, Kentucky, was known around the Trimble County area for his singing and bass guitar playing, and was a wonderful husband, father and Poppy.
His surviving family includes his wife, the former Kathy Hall, to whom he was married on February 17, 2013 at the Milton Baptist Church in Milton, Kentucky; one son and daughter-in-law: James and Joree Wilson of Opp, Alabama; one daughter and son-in-law, Suzy and Brian Watson of Bedford; one bonus daughter, Stacy Staples of Worthville, Kentucky; six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Reverend Mike Frey will conduct the funeral services.
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Donna Brown and Buddy Wentworth
July 2, 2025
It makes my heart sad to hear about Merrill. It´s10:15 pm on Jul 2nd and I just found out his service was today. Kathy I´m so sorry for your great loss. There are so many wonderful memories of Merrill even before he was blessed with you. He was always my favorite singer and I could listen to him all day. Jeannie and Buddy loved both of you so much, and I did, too. Buddy and I are both devastated. Jeannie is celebrating with Merrill I´m sure. Praying for you sweet lady.
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