Elder Loren Wilson's Obituary
Elder Loren Wilson 1950 - 2017
Elder Loren Wilson, 66, of Willow Wood, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at The Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House of Huntington. Elder Wilson was born on November 21, 1950, son of Leslie E. Wilson of Willow Wood, Ohio and the late Alfreda Dillon Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his brother William Dean Wilson. He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years Mary Jo Campbell Wilson; two daughters, Jo-el (Scott) Whitehead of Willow Wood and Noreen (Brett) Tawney of Huntington; one son, Les (Amory) Wilson of Proctorville; and four grandchildren, Meagan (Josh) Fry, Tristan Wilson, Bryce Whitehead and Taylar Wilson. He is also survived by one brother, Everett (Polly) Wilson of Patriot; two sisters, Gail (David) Carpenter of Kitts Hill and Ginny (Steve) Heggen of Nevada; brother-in-law, Ray (Jan) Campbell of Texas; sister-in-law, Susie (Steve) Gool of Proctorville; and several nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. He was a member of New Zion Church and had been a Pastor for over 25 years. He was a beloved Son, Husband, Dad, and Pawpaw. Elder Wilson was loved by many Churches and Church Members throughout the area by being an inspiration and spiritual leader to multitudes of people he considered extended family. He was the Assistant Moderator of the Centerpoint Association of United Baptist for over 20 years. For 48 years, he worked as a union sprinkler fitter. The family would like to express their gratitude to a host of family and friends as well as The Hospice House for taking care of him and his family during his time there. Funeral service to celebrate his life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church off Greasy Ridge, Willow Wood, Ohio with Pastor Darrell Fowler and Pastor Roger Smathers officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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