 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas
 Edward Clark "Bud" Wilson, longtime Sherman resident passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center. A memorial service was held Friday morning, May 1, 2015 at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Rev. Denise Odom officiated. Bud was born November 20, 1923, son of Ross Wilson and Capitola Clark Wilson at Wilson N. Jones Hospital. Upon graduating from Sherman High School in May 1941, he went to work for Fant Milling Company as advertising and promotion manager. In 1943 he was called by the Army, serving 3 years during World War II, mainly in the South Pacific theater (New Guinea to Manila). In 1949 he married the love of his life, Anita June Elkins. They were married 59 years until her passing in January 2008. In 1950 Bud went to work for Pool Manufacturing. He traveled throughout North Central and East Texas, selling work clothes, meeting many new friends, and telling lots of tales. In 1952 Bud and June opened The Thimble Fabric Shop in downtown Sherman, a much loved and frequented piece goods store where your purchase included excellent sewing tips and advice. A second store was opened in Denison in 1963. Bud ran the Denison shop until he had a heart attack in 1969 and decided to sell the store. The Sherman store remained open until 1970. At that time Bud and June began spending summers at an RV park in Vallecito, Colorado where Bud worked as all-around carpenter, electrician, plumber and resident story teller. In 1993 they returned to Sherman for full retirement until Bud took a job at Crazy Crow Trading Post. He often said to owner and close friend, Rex Reddick, "You hired me for a 3 month project and you have kept me here for 10 years!" Bud loved to work and even after his retirement at 80 years old in 2003, he was busy in his shop and helping friends repair whatever might be broken. After June's passing in 2008, Bud moved to the Renaissance where he enjoyed swapping stories with other residents. Bud was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church his entire life. He loved his church and the fellowship of its members. Survivors include one nephew and 2 nieces. Bud's extended family included Lester and Laura Terrell; Lee and Bootie Terrell; and Rex and Ginger Reddick. He was especially fond and thankful for Dr. Tocatjian and nurse Tonya, and his home health nurses and therapists. If desired, memorials may be made to the Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sherman, Texas or the donor's favorite charity. West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2020 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |
