Robert William Wilson Jr.

Robert William Wilson Jr. obituary, Plaquemine, LA

Robert William Wilson Jr.

Robert Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilbert Funeral Home - Plaquemine on May 21, 2025.

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Robert William Wilson, Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at River Oaks Nursing and Rehab Center in Baker, at the age of 80. He was a native of New Orleans, former resident of Bayou Pigeon and Brusly. Robert was an Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. Per his wishes, he was cremated and a private service will be held. His ashes will be entombed in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum in Brusly.
Robert is survived by his wife, Virginia Moore Currie Wilson; a son, Micheal Lee Wilson; a sister, Susan Zimmerman Stanley and husband Craig; his friends, Jerry Deshotel, Charles Bezet and Gerald Moore; along with all of his family in Missouri.
Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda Faye Wilson; mother and step-father, Mildred Blackwell Zimmerman and David; two brothers, David Zimmerman, Gary Zimmerman and wife Karen.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at River Oaks Nursing Home for their care and compassion.
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The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

May 21, 2025

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

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