  Charles W. Wilson 1884 - 1959 Clara C. Wilson 1888 - 1976  Van Alstyne Leader August 14, 1959 pg. 1 CHARLES W. WILSON IS LAID TO REST FRIDAY Funeral services for Charles W. WIlson, 75, retired farmer who passed away at his home here Thursday morning were held Friday afternoon in the First Baptist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.D. Stewart, assisted by Rev. J.C. Ogg of Melissa. Interment was in the Cannon cemetery. He had been ill the past 5 months. Mr. Wilson was born in Texas on June 11, 1884, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Wilson. Most of his life was spent in Collin County. He and his wife moved to Van Alstyne 6 years ago. He was united in marriage with Miss Clara C. Haynes in 1905 in Van Alstyne. He was a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. H.L. Ashmore and Mrs. J.L. Cox of Mckinney; Mrs. Carl W. Barnes of Sherman; Mrs. R.C. Willis of Dallas; Clint WIlson of Ft. Worth; John C. and Verbert Wilson of McKinney; by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Mr. Wilson was a kindly man and had many friends here and in Collin County who mourn his passing. Cannon Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |