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Samuel Wilson Obituary
Sam was a man of strong faith who died after a long battle with cancer. He said the day he found out he had cancer was, "the worst day of my life, and the best day of my life. It was the worst day of my life because I was told I would die. It was the best day of my life because I knew my faith was real and I realized that Jesus knew me by name."
He is survived by his wife, Harriett Heard Wilson; daughters, Patricia Wilson Magee and her husband Patrick of Charlotte, NC, Joan Wilson of Charlotte, NC, Caroline Wilson of Charlotte, NC, Katherine Shiver and her husband Kurt of Dothan, AL; son, Bo Knight and his wife Lisa of Wetumpka, AL. He had five grandchildren, Hannah and Maggie Shiver, Turner, Helen Grace and Hunter Knight. His brothers Marcus Wilson of Jackson, MS and Ross Wilson of Charlotte, NC also survive him.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday at Harry and Bryant Company.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 30th at 2:00 p.m. at Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Rd., Matthews, NC 28105.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Christ Covenant.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Wilson
Bo Knight
December 1, 2020
Sam , you have been gone for a while. Mom is with you as well as Jeff. I miss you and mom terribly. I will see you again. Bo.
Andy and Ligia Smith
February 9, 2007
Dear Wilson Family,
We heard about about Sam's passing just yesterday; my parents sent us a copy of the sweet article that was published about Sam in the Observer. We were so sorry to hear about his passing. I have fond memories of working with Sam at BTW. Without a doubt, by his faith Sam is with the Lord now and all those great Southern souls he admired so much.
Our prayers are with you,
Andy and Ligia Smith
Paul Hubbuch
February 4, 2007
Harriett, I am sorry for your loss. Sam was a great man. He touched my life in many ways. Not only were you a super neighbor but a great friend as well.
steve heard
February 3, 2007
Wilson Family, Thank you for selecting me to eulogize Sam at his service. I can never tell you the honor I feel and the privilege it was to speak of his life to so many people. We are his legacy. let's make him proud.
Mark Brown
January 31, 2007
To:
Harriet, Trisha, Joan and Caroline. We were sad to hear of Sam's
passing. But we can rejoice in the fact that he is with his FATHER in
heaven now. We love you guys and pray for God's comfort over you during this time of grieving and healing.
Mark and Jessica Brown
Harriet Smith
January 31, 2007
Dear Harriet,
My deepest sympathy to you in learning of Sam's death. You may not remember me, but my husband Larry and Sam became acquainted while taking chemo. Larry passed away on April 5th of last year, so I feel your loss. You are fortunate that he survived his disease as long as he did. May it help to know that others care.
Harriet Smith
Marshville, NC
Danny Smith
January 30, 2007
Dear Harriett,
We know that your heart aches in Sam's absence from you, but we also know that you are filled with joy knowing who he is in the presence of now. We loved Sam for allowing us to see Christ shine so brightly in his life. You both have been an inspiration to many, always pointing to Christ. Please know that we are grieving with you and will keep you and the family in our prayers. Danny, Martine, Addie & Daniel
Shawn Christenbury
January 30, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you during this time.
Love, Shawn and Megan Christenbury
Dan McLawhorn
January 30, 2007
Harriet,
I was saddened my Sam's death. I admired his convictions and forthrightness. It seems remarkable that so many years have passed since we worked together. I hope that his faith, life well-lived and his years of public service will bring comfort to you and your family in the difficult days ahead.
Bob & Laurice Kirkham
January 29, 2007
Dear Harriett and Family, Bob and I sent our love and deepest sympathy to all of you. Just reading all the entries makes us realize even more what a special man Sam was. We thank God for his life and for his Christian witness to everyone. May the Holy Spirit give all of you peace and comfort. We are sorry that we could not be there, but please know we are praying for all of you.
Helen & Hunter Knight
January 29, 2007
Dear Grandmama, We are so sorry about Big Papa. He was a very special grandfather to us. We miss you and your cat Biscuit. Wish we could see you, but we couldn't come this time. We love you very much.
Helen & Hunter
Sylvia Boutwell
January 29, 2007
To the family of Sam Wilson,
We were sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family. What a comfort to know that he was a Christian and what an influence he had on other peoples life.
Sylvia and Rodney Boutwell
Judy Secor
January 29, 2007
Our sincere condolences to all the family. Sam was truly a great man and will be missed by everyone. We are very close to Joan, Caroline and Tricia. You can see so much of Sam in them. They are wonderful women, and Sam was so proud of each of them. May God be with you during this sad time.
We love you,
Judy Secor & Jim Barnes
Deana Walker
January 29, 2007
Tricia and Patrick and all your family,
We are so sad to hear of the passing of your father, but we know he is in Heaven now and no longer suffering. God bless and keep all of you in His Hands. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love and miss you!
Trent, Deana, Trent II and Cole Walker
Judy Clark
January 29, 2007
I met Sam when I worked with American Arbitration. He quickly became my favorite judge. Much for the same reason he became a special acquaintance and friend. He was pleasant, intelligent, honest, fair and above all else willing to serve. Sam’s love of life was apparent in everything he did. He loved his Lord, he loved his family, his church, his work and his leisure activities. It was this love of life that allowed – that enabled Sam to eke so much more out of life on this earth than most of us could ever hope to do. He has left that lesson well learned with me. Thank you, Sam. Your inspiration will live long in many of us.
John Haines
January 29, 2007
Harriet, Jenny and I are sad that we will be moving back to Charlotte, too late to enjoy Sam's friendship and elder leadership. But we look forward to seeing you and being an encouragement in the months and years ahead. The Holy Spirit give you peace.
Denise Moster
January 28, 2007
Words cannot express how much I thought of Sam. Sam lived what he believed and it shined through in everything he did. He was a devoted father and husband and we will all miss him greatly.
Veronica Pinch
January 28, 2007
Sam,
I will miss you so much! I feel honored to live on the same street as you and your lovely wife!! I will miss seeing you pull out of your garage in your convertible on sunny days!! All my love,
Roni Pinch
Vicki Magee
January 28, 2007
To Harriet, Tricia, Joan, Caroline and Patrick. Our thoughts and prayers are coming to you from Virginia Beach. Sam Wilson was truly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Love,
Vicki, Gay, Peter and Kathleen
Robert and Mary Sue Day, Jr.
January 28, 2007
Dear Trisha, Joan, and Caroline, We are so sorry about your father's passing. We had the pleasure of first meeting him at Trisha's college graduation, and were instantly won over by his charm. We know he will be missed by you all, but always keep in your hearts the love and memories that you had for each other. With sympathy, Bob and Mary Sue Day
James Knight
January 28, 2007
Sam I am going to miss you so much < I love you and am glad you were in my life as my moms husband my father and childrens grandfather.
Kirby Tyson
January 28, 2007
Our thoughts, our love and our prayers are with you, Kirby and John
Christine Aquino
January 28, 2007
Sam Wilson was the most wonderful man I ever met. He and his wife Harriet touched my heart the first time I met them. Their faith radiated before them. God bless the family and we will miss Sam. I am blessed to know the Wilson family.
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