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Don Wilson Obituary
A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Paul and Isabel Williams Wilson.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Claude Wilson. Don retired from the Department of Transportation as a location supervisor. While working with DOT, Don started Wilson Engineering and Surveying and continued to work with it after his DOT retirement. Don was a member of First Baptist Church where he worked actively every Friday with the Feed the Hungry program.
He was a Cub Scout Master for Pack 101 and treasurer for N.C. Society of Surveyors. He sponsored and coached Wilson Softball
Women's team and for the last 20 years he coached the Girls Fast Pitch Team through the Shelby City Park. He most recently coached the Ultra Fast Pitch Girls Softball with Ritchie Canipe. Don was also a member of Cleveland County Sheriff's Reserve. He loved stamp collecting, coin collecting, horseback riding, crossword puzzles and mind boggling games. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Harriett Keever Wilson; son, Don Wilson II and fiancé Denisa Lawrence of Gastonia; daughter, Judith Wilson Freeman and husband Terry of Earl; brother, Harry Wilson and wife Hallie of Zebulon, NC; grandchildren, Steaphan Paul Wilson, Gage Ethan Freeman; great grandson, Zachary Paul Wilson.
A celebration of life service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church.
A gathering of friends will follow the service. The Rev. Tony Tench will be officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory. At other times the family will be at the home of Judith and Terry Freeman in Earl.
Memorials may be sent to Feed the Hungry, c/o First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette Street, Shelby, NC 28150.
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Wilson.
Guest registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
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amy harrelson
June 28, 2013
Dear Harriett and family,
I remain forever grateful to Don for his encouragement to me as a young land surveyor in training (many moons ago!). He was instrumental in getting me my first real job at the NCDOT in Charlotte where I was able to acquire much needed field work that counted towards my eventual licensure. My Dad, Gene Cox, also thought very highly of Don. I will never forget him, and how fortunate I was to have been one lowly recipient, among many, of his kindness.
Gratefully,
Amy Cox Harrelson
Dennis Johns
June 18, 2013
Harriet and family
Sorry to hear of Don's passing. Such good memories at many conventions at SCSPLS - he will be remembered at our upcoming convention at our General Membership meeting with a moment of silence and thoughts shared by members. Take care. Don's life was truly a blessing to many.
June 13, 2013
My heart is sad with the news of don's passing. He was a truly wonderful man and was glad I got to know him and all of your through first baptist church. My the Lord shower you with a peace and give your strength in the days ahead. Sending my love.
Caroline Dedmon
June 13, 2013
Harriett, Little Don, Judith and family: I am so saddened to hear of Don's passing. He was a kind and compassionate man that helped many young people in the community. My thoughts are with you all.
noel macarthur
June 12, 2013
We are saddened by big Don's passing and will keep you in our prayers. Noel, Lucinda, and Allie MacArthur
Carolyn Burleson
June 12, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 12, 2013
To Harriet and Don's extended family - I'm was deeply saddened to learn of Don's death. Please accept my deepest condolences and heart-felt sympathy. I'll always remember Don's presence at the NCSS meetings and how he was always up beat with a smile and something nice to say. I'm going to miss him.
Sherrill Styers
Ricky Ingle
June 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss, So sad to lose a good guy. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Christy Davis
June 12, 2013
I appreciate Don's service to the North Carolina Society of Surveyors. I pray that God will be with you all during your time of loss.
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