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SCOTT A. WILSON (Age 63)
Of Alexandria, VA, died peacefully on August 7, 2015, with family members at his side after a courageous battle against cancer. Scott is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Linda Wiggins Wilson, and is the devoted father of son, Forrest and daughter, Elizabeth. He is the son of Frances "Frankie" Wilson of Lexington, NC and the late Richard B."Chub" Wilson. Also surviving are his sister Jan Wilson, and her husband Hal Hunt, and a host of other family members and friends. Born on January 6, 1952, in Lexington, NC, he was an All-State football player at Lexington High School, and then attended NC State on a football scholarship, where he was also a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He received a law degree from the University of North Carolina and went on to serve as a top aide to U.S. Sen. Jesse Helms. He was managing partner at the Washington, DC law office of Maupin, Taylor, Ellis and Adams. He worked for several years at the Tobacco Institute and was a longtime financial advisor for UBS at the time of his death. Scott was an avid golfer and longtime member and past-President of Mount Vernon Country Club. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 14, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rd., Alexandria, VA. Memorial contributions may be made to VITAS Healthcare (Hospice) at VITAS.com, or Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Alexandria, VA.
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Jim May
January 19, 2024
To Mrs.Wilson and the Wilson family,
December 2023 I learned of your loss.
I met Scott in Charlotte,NC. the first week of December 1969.
He was very nice to me. He was fearless and a very competitive line backer !
When I first observed Scott´s picture .I thought, what a nice looking man !
Then my memory kicked in. " What happened to all that BLOND HAIR "
When we departed from Charlotte I never did see Scott again.
From the information I read.
He built a very impressive list of accomplishment.
Scott lived his life at the tip of the spear. A TRUE LEADER !
Jim May
August 29, 2019
Mrs.Wilson and family, impressive is the only word I can think of Scott. I miss him so. Paul Sonosky, and I rode and first met him on the 11Y bus. Regards.
Paul Barnes
June 21, 2017
Scott was such a wonderful person. We met when I called on him as a financial advisor. He was always a gentleman. Getting to know Scott, it became clear he had a huge heart, nothing was more important than his family, and he had a sincere passion to help others. May God bless your family as he welcomed his son home. Rest In Peace friend.
Brenda Hill Pollard
September 27, 2016
I met Scott, when he was a student at NCSU and an intern at the NC General Assembly.
We enjoyed campaigning for political candidates. Also, we had great fun attending NCSU football games and tailgating with family and friends.
My twin sister, Linda Hill Archer, married his fraternity brother, the late Bill Archer. We had many "special" memories together.
Scott was a talented football player, engaged student, and community activist.
He was thrilled to join the staff of the late Senator Jesse Helms in Washington, DC.
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children. Also, my heartfelt sympathy goes to his Mother, sister, Jan, and her husband.
Scott will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Linda Archer
September 20, 2016
I met Scott through my late husband Bill Archer who was a fraternity brother at NCSU Sigma Phi Epsilon. Scott was an outstanding NCSU football player, academically gifted, and a special friend to me and Bill. When my late husband passed away he came from afar to his funeral. A tribute to Bill and a blessing to me to see his caring, thoughtful, and kind ways in my dark hour of need. Bless him and may he rest in peace. Prayers go out to his Wife, children, Mother, sister and her husband, and many other family and friends. He will truly be missed. Linda H. Archer 7505 Wellesley Park South Raleigh, NC 27615
Jan Wilson
August 15, 2016
Miss you, big brother.
Robin Liem Thurman
August 23, 2015
I am so sad to hear of Scott's passing. We were very close in our 20's. My heart goes out to Frankie and Jan and his wife and children. He was always full of life and knew how to have fun aside from working.
Carol Cevenini (Porter)
August 23, 2015
I was a friend of his back in Chapel Hill. I am so sorry to hear this bad news. I last spoke to him many years ago and he spoke highly of his wonderful family. I am sure he is truly missed by all. Best wishes to the family.
Jack & Linda Burton
August 17, 2015
Linda and Family, We were sorry to hear about Scott's passing and he certainly will be missed at MVCC. Scott touched many lives as demonstrated by the packed service at Aldersgate Methodist Church. Deepest sympathy, Jack & Linda Burton
Paul Sonosky
August 14, 2015
Mrs.Wilson and family I am so sorry for your loss. I first met Scott on the 11Y metro bus. I believe it was right after the 2000 election and I too want to say he was one of my all time best friends, what class he had and we
had our differing of opinion for sure,
but discussion was always brilliant!
I haven't forgotten him coming to our mother's visitation when she had passed. Not to mention the free and sound financial advice! Good bye my prince of a friend, for at
least right now, until we see each other again, and if I am certain of anything it is that. Paul Sonosky
Deloris Henson
August 14, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. We knew Scott on a professional level, but he was always a genuinely thoughtful and kind individual.
Bob Major
August 13, 2015
Sad news. A great guy whom I loved. I could always confide in Scott without fear of being judged by him. A true gentleman.
Sally E Bryant
August 12, 2015
So sorry to hear of Scott's passing. Graduated LSHS with him in 1970 and considered him a good friend, glad I saw him at the 40th reunion 5 years ago. Thoughts are with the family.
Patrick Patch
August 12, 2015
Melissa and I are praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Sally Phillips
August 12, 2015
One of my dearest friends of all time...from 7th grade until his passing. He was truly a gentleman and a scholar, and a gentle leader from the time I first met him. Many expressions of sadness from his Lexington classmates have filtered through me. All are saddened by the passing of one among us who represented us all in the best way.
August 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy to he Wilson family, Scott was a great guy and will be missed by all who knew him. RIP Scott.
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