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Burl Wilson Obituary
WILSON, Sr., 84
Wilson Plastering,
Drywall & Tile
LAKELAND - Burl Wilson, Sr., 84, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 of complications from a fall while deer hunting in Georgia (and after killing his final deer).
He was born November 20, 1925 in Sampson County, North Carolina, the son of Theus and Juanita Wilson. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and moved to Lakeland from Daytona Beach in 1955, following his marriage to Lakeland native Dorothy Flanagan. He founded Wilson Plastering, Drywall & Tile in 1957.
He was a permanent resident of Lakeland and lived part of the year at his home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He was a member of Lone Palm Golf Club, Huntington Hills Country Club & Gatlinburg Country Club. He attended First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg.
He was the owner of Burl Wilson, Inc. for more than 40 years, an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, an expert gardener and grower of Christmas cactuses. He was an active sponsor and volunteer for youth sports organizations and schools when his children were involved. He was an accomplished golfer, who built and repaired golf clubs for decades. He twice held the record for low golf score at Lone Palm and was a former Member of the Year there.
He was predeceased by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Wilson, his sons Burl Wilson, Jr. and his wife Shawn, Bobby Wilson and his wife Diane, and Steve Wilson and his wife Susie, all of Lakeland; his six grandchildren, Daniel Wilson, Travis Wilson, Adam Wilson, Mary Beth Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, Andrew Wilson and Emily Diggs; and his nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 19, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel, with a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Memorials may be sent to Lakeland Christian School, 1111 Forest Park St., Lakeland, FL, 33803 or to Florida Baptist Children's Homes, 1015 Sikes Blvd., Lakeland, FL, 33815.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Burl Wilson
Rick & Debbie Greenhow
January 14, 2010
Burl Jr, Steve, Bobby and families-
I just heard of your dad's passing last night (1-13-10) I am so sorry
for your loss. I don't know how we didn't see or hear before now, but we are truly sorry. I know he and my dad had a lot of good memories together.I've found a lot of pictures with my parents and your parents at Lone Palm. He will truly be missed.
Rick and Debbie Greenhow
December 22, 2009
My condolences to Burl Jr and Bobby and the whole family. I just learned of him passing, I was away on a hunting trip as well. I will miss Burl, He was such a great person.
The Miller Family and Milco Construction.
December 21, 2009
What great memories we have during the Southwest Jr High days. Our love and prayers.
Barbara and Tom Richards
Kathleen Delozier
December 19, 2009
Burl, Shawn, Emily and Burl Sr.'s Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father but it sounds like in the end he was doing what I'm sure he loved doing just like my buddy Burl. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you and let us know if we can doing anything.
Kathleen, Terry & Shawn Delozier
Tim Milcich
December 19, 2009
Burl was a great, fun loving person. I enjoyed playing golf with him and just being around him. He will be missed!
December 18, 2009
Dear Burl's Family,
I was sad this AM when Charlie called to tell me Burl had died. He was the last of my First Cousins on my Dad side. I have some sweet childhood memories of "Luther Burl". Please accept my Sympathy and Love.
Eleanor Wilson Lawrence
2823 FM 2110
Crockett, Texas 75835
Dave Fraser
December 18, 2009
My condolences to all of you who loved Mr. Wilson. I knew his son Bobby from Algebra class at Southwest Jr. High, and judging from what I knew of Bobby it does not surprise me so many of you held his father in high esteem.
Jack Hardy
December 18, 2009
Mom Dot, Burl Jr, Bob, Steve and families,
If there was ever a man whose death we are called to celebrate rather than mourn, it's Burl Sr.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Paul & Gin Owen
December 18, 2009
Bobby and Diane,
Enjoyed your Dad's company and appreciated his golfing ability. He was a gentleman and good companion. Our sympathies in this difficult time.
Sheila Fote
December 18, 2009
We have truely lost a very loving, caring and all around special man. He will always be remembered for the love he had for his family. Pop was so proud of his family. I know that he left this earth doing one of the things he loved most. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I will always remember Pop Wilson for the kindness he showed everyone and his wonderful smile that would light up a room. It was an honor and privlege to have had him in my life.
December 18, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to call on us.
Jeff and Darla Lang
Richard Knight
December 18, 2009
Burl was a true Southern gentleman: family man, honest in business, polite, and could tell a great story. It was an honor to have known him.
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