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ERNEST WILSON Obituary
Ernest L. Wilson
April 15, 1942 - January 6, 2020
Ernest L. "Ernie" Wilson passed on to be with his Lord at the age of 77 years, 8
months on January 6, 2020. Ernie was born in Norfolk, VA on April 15, 1942 and moved to Oklahoma City at the age of 16. He was a resident of Edmond, OK before moving to Durant where he resided the past 5 years. He was a current member of the Durant Church of Christ and former member of Memorial Road Church of Christ. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Clyde & Mable Virginia Wilson, his sister Earlene and brother-in-law, Jerry Gore. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, 3 sons, Tony & wife Jenni, Timothy, James & wife Gina, two step-sons, Randal Holley & wife Lisa, Robert Holley & wife Chaundra. Ernie was blessed with many grand-children and great grand-children, nephews, Tommy Gore & wife Carol, Danny Gore & wife Dana of OKC, and one cousin, Sharon Jacobson of Virginia. Ernie had always been in the field of sales and started with Gardner Hotel Supply and finished his career as a Long Term Care Specialist with Genworth Financial. He enjoyed doing pen & ink drawings. Ernie graduated from NW Classen and attended CSU. Visitation will be at Matthews Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, January 8th, with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 9, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Road Church of Christ with burial following at Rose Hill Burial Park.
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Dale L Whybark
July 27, 2020
I wondered what ever happened to Earnie so I googled his name and found out he had passed away. So sorry to hear that. I knew Earnie from the oil business in Oklahoma City. His positive enthusiasm was contagious. I still have one of his black ink drawings!
Donna & Kelly White
January 10, 2020
Sharon and family,
We were so very saddened to hear of Ernie's passing . We still have our pictures he drew for us and will miss his sweet smile and humor . He had so many talents and gladly shared them with others. We extend our sympathy to all your family , God Bless ,
Carol and James Coats
January 8, 2020
Ernie was a wonderful Christian brother with a beautiful voice. We enjoyed singing with him.
He always had a kind word and was such an encouragement. We will miss his cheerful sense of humor and his beautiful smile.
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