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Billy Wilson Obituary
Born in Cleveland County, he was a son of the late Willie and Lillian Spake Wilson. Billy attended Shelby High School and graduated from Waco High School. Billy served in the U.S. Army, 82nd Airborne Division from 1944 to 1946. He was self-employed as a farmer.
He was a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school secretary for 54 years and member of the Adult 71 Sunday School Class.
In addition to his parents, a sister, Sue Rummage, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Spangler Wilson; sons, Larry Wilson and wife, Kathy, and Alan Wilson and wife, Kim, all of Shelby; daughters: Sandra Catching of Denver, Karen Frye and husband, Rick, of Shelby and Ann Payseur and husband, David, of Belmont; a brother, Jimmy Wilson and wife, Ruth, of Shelby; sisters, Jane Taylor of Wilmington, Del., and Beth McKee and husband, Bill, of Weddington; sister-in-law, Jo Rummage of Selma; grandchildren, Katie and Spencer Borders, Will, Mary and Lillian Wilson, Kathryn and Beth Wilson, Chris Catching, Jessica and Gary Hensley, Chris and Danielle Frye, Courtney and Katie Payseur, and John and Karl Walthers; great-grandchildren, Wilson Bly Borders.
Visitation: The family will receive friends Saturday, June 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home
Funeral: Sunday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church
Burial: Elizabeth Baptist Church Cemetery
Officiated by: Dr. Rit Varriale and the Rev. Jeff Brendle
Memorials: Elizabeth Baptist Church Building Fund, 301 N. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152; or Hospice Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150
Funeral home: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory
Online guest registry: www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Billy Wilson
Steve Dalton
June 12, 2009
Billy was a very special friend to our parents, John and Lovay Dalton. Brenard
and I also have many good memories of Billy. Our thoughts are with you-his good family- at this time.
Becky Burch (Glenn)
June 7, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Steve Hamrick
June 7, 2009
To the Wilson Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time.
Henry and Jackie Weathers
June 7, 2009
Dear Larry, Kathy and all of the family,
We are sad to hear of the loss of your father. May you have wonderful memories that bring smiles and ease your pain. May God bless each of you.
Henry and Jackie Weathers
Beth Anthony McDaniel
June 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL during this trying time...
GERALDINE CLARK
June 7, 2009
TO THE WILSON FAMILY Please know that you have my deepest sympathy.Mr.Wilson was a dear friend to my dad back in the days before my dad James Smith died.I will be praying for you. I am the manager at FOLKS CLEANERS
michael roberts
June 6, 2009
Billy was a great friend to the Charles Roberts family,we are deeply mournful for your loss,he was a treasure,among us all.
Vickie Murray
June 6, 2009
Margaret & Family,
You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that my family and I are praying for you.
Bobbie and Clint Padgett
June 6, 2009
Dear Margaret and family, God bless you and comfort you in these days. Our prayers and love are with you. Love, Clint and Bobbie Padgett
Tim Ledford
June 6, 2009
We are sorry for your lost, praying for peace for the family. The Ledfords
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