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Franklin Wilson Obituary
He was at home and surrounded by family and his two wonderful hospice nurses.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Glenda H. Wilson; his children, Cynthia L. Adams and David R. Adams and wife, Toni L. Adams. He was loved and cherished by three grandchildren, Brandon, Hailey and Walker Adams. He is also survived by sisters, Sarah Dotson, Bernice Adams and husband, Forrester, Anne Sturgill, Kay Wilson and Hazel W. Nix and brother, Timothy Wilson.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Julia Elizabeth Wilson and five brothers and three sisters.
Frank was blessed with a large and loving family including seven nieces and nine nephews, as well as thirteen great-nieces and twelve great-nephews who all loved and had special relationships with their Uncle "D".
Frank loved to meet and talk with people. Two of his favorite places to be were his church and at work. Frank was blessed to have served as a deacon in the church and enjoyed sixty-four years in the hotel business which he dearly loved.
Frank was loved by all that knew him. Though he will be missed tremendously, we rejoice in the knowledge that he has gone home to be with
his Lord and Savior.
His memorial service will be held 4 p.m., Thursday, August 27th at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Dr. Scott Gleason officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial gifts may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, PO Box 1510, New Bern, NC 28563.
Online condolences to the family may be made at bryantfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.
Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home & Crematory, Alliance.
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Memories and Condolences
for Franklin Wilson
Rosa Johnson
July 4, 2018
Glenda, I did not know. My condolences to you and family. Frank was a loving, caring person.
Rosa Hadddock, Odessa Haddock, daughter
Debbie Rowe
September 14, 2015
Glenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you always. Frank was such a wonderful friend that I loved very much. The first time that we met in the airport when we both were lost our friendship started and that's when you became one of my best friends that I have loved so much over the years as well. I look forward to seeing him again one day in Heaven. I love you Glenda.
Ret. F/sgt Willard Mitchell
August 27, 2015
Ms. Glenda.I got to know Frank in 1993 when I arrived in New Bern as the new First Sergeant of the Highway Patrol.He treated me like we were long time friends and made me feel welcome the first day I arrived. I will always remember him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Julie Odell
August 27, 2015
Glenda,Im so sorry to hear of Franks passing. I miss seeing him and Buzz stopping by the house to chat while out for a walk. I'm honored to have known such a wonderful and kind person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lynne Scott
August 26, 2015
I dearly loved Frank! I knew him for well over 40 years. I first met him when he would allow us to swim at the Palace Motel pool and was always so nice. In my adult years, I was fortunate enough to have worked with him a lot when he was at the Comfort Suites (now Courtyard by Marriot) and I was Executive Director of the Craven County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The last time I saw him was this past January, when he so warmly greeted our guests for my daughter's wedding. He was still working hard and doing what he loved and that was wonderful to still see! I send my love to you all and please know you are also in my prayers.
August 26, 2015
I. Love. You. Miss. Home. Jesus
Ret.Captain Ivan Stroud
August 26, 2015
Glenda..Sorry to hear about Frank's passing. He was a special friend to me and every N.C State Trooper that served in the New Bern area. He will be missed by all.
Debbie & Jim Hines
August 26, 2015
Frank will be greatly missed. He was a patient man and a good coach at softball. I had the great fortune of playing ball for him many years ago. I also worked for him in the motel business. He was a mentor and a friend. Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Sid & Carolyn Eilertson
August 26, 2015
Dear Glenda & family, Our prayers continue to now focus on you and your family that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will give you a peace that passes all understanding and that will see you through these difficult days. Frank is a dear Gideon brother in Christ as we also value you as an Auxiliary Gideon sister. While we know Frank is celebrating with our Lord, our prayers remain with you and your family. Carolyn & Sid Eilertson
Kay,Cahoon, Mills Fitzgerald
August 25, 2015
May God Bless & comfort you Glenda & family,you will be in my prayer's.Frank was a very special man.
Mark Redman
August 25, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. "D" was a special man and a dear friend.
Mark and Lynn Redman and family
Mack and Rose Smith
August 25, 2015
Glenda and Family Frank was such a kind and friendly man.He and Buzz always stopped by to visit with Fritz and Molly on his afternoon tour of the neighborhood.We will surely miss him.Mack and Rose Marie Smith
August 25, 2015
I. Love. You. Too. Miss. God. Jesus. Friends. Chuch
Chris & Carolyn Whitehead
August 25, 2015
We've lost a dear friend. Carolyn and I will miss him we looked forward to visiting with him every time we stayed at the hotel. We know he's in a better place. Our thoughts and prayers are with his lovely wife and family.
Mary Staten Bryant
August 25, 2015
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Belinda Staten
August 25, 2015
Mrs. Glenda,
What a wonderful life he lived. Although my heart heavy, it is indeed filled with tremendous memories. I will forever cherish my last surprise visit to see him. I know he is in the BEST place he could ever be, in the Loving Arms of Jesus. Thank you and the family for sharing him with our family. God Bless you all.
Paul Sarsfield
August 25, 2015
Glenda, My thoughts and prayers are with you and Frank's Beloved family. Frank was a dear friend to myself and many of the other State Troopers over the years !
Chris Romano
August 25, 2015
We are very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He was such a wonderful neighbor. We loved chatting with him while he was walking his beloved Buzz. Our deepest sympathies. - Chris and Irene Romano.
Bill and Sandra Baldree
August 25, 2015
Glenda & family, you are in our thoughts & prayers as you go through this difficult time. Frank was such a kind man and I'm so thankful that our paths crossed through the Gideon ministry. May God's peace & comfort be with you.
Doug and Bonnie Chaussee
August 25, 2015
We extend our deepest Sympathy to Glenda and family. We loved Frank and enjoyed spending time with him on our trips to New Bern. He will be missed deeply.
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