Waymon Lewis Wilson was born December 30, 1949, delivered by a midwife on South Travis St. in Denison, Texas, son of Cloma Mae Dawson Lewis.  Waymon was the second oldest child of Cloma Dawson Lewis.  Waymon cared so much for his family, but his Mother was another story - he did EVERYTHING he possibly could for her.  He took his Mother to church every Sunday until his health wouldn't allow him to do it anymore.
He accepted Christ at an early age, being baptized by Pastor C.C. Royal of the St. Paul Baptist Church in Denison, Texas. 
IN 1968 Waymon graduated from Denison High School, being the first black class after integration; and after graduating, he attended Grayson County College.
After graduating from school, he joined the United States Marine Corps on June 3, 1969 to 1975, becoming a Sergeant of the U.S. Marine Corps.  Waymon said while serving in the Marines, he was so blessed by God because he saw many countries while being in the military.  He shared that he visited Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan,  Vietnam, and Cuba.
After returning from the military, Waymon worked for many industries in Grayson County where he held positions for many years; Safeway Plant where he used to be proud when he would make the oil for Frito Lay Potato Chips; Libbey Owens Ford (LOF) for glass making the Safe Ply Windshields; he retired from Spectrum Brands Kwik Set.  He said he wanted to work until the age of 70, but cancer forced him to retire.
He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and on the brotherhood.  He remained there as a member until his departure from earth.
Waymon was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gayle Wilson; his father, John H. Lewis; his sister, Margaret Mitchell; and his grandparents, Hugh and Arlexter Dawson.
He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Lazat Shanta Wilson of Sherman, Texas; and 2 sons, Derwin Wilson and Kerwin Wilson of Denison, Texas; his mother of Denison, Texas; brothers, Minister Steve A. Lewis of DenIson, Texas; Dr. Johnny R. Lewis of Dallas, Texas; sisters, Jacqueline Dunlap and husband, Marcus, of Sherman, Texas; and Arlexter N.Strong and husband, William, of Frisco, Texas; and Doris O'Neal of Seattle, Washington; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Waymon passed away early Saturday morning, October 5, 2019 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in McKinney, Texas.
Funeral services were held Saturday morning, October 12, 2019 in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Denison.  Rev. Alton Blakely was the Host Pastor and Rev. Steve Lewis delivered the eulogy.  Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery.  Arrangements were entrusted to James E. Smith and the professionals at Waldo Funeral Home. - - - Waldo
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