Darrel Ray Wilson's Obituary
Darrel Ray Wilson, 8o, of Casey, Illinois passed away at 7:25 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was born on September 14, 1928 in rural Clark County, Illinois, the son of Morton Asbury Wilson and Mary Eunice Janney Wilson. On October 17, 1947 he married Patricia Louise McBride in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Survivors include his son, Daniel Wilson and wife Ina of Macon, Missouri; son, Howard Wilson and wife Tammy of Casey, Illinois; son, Darrel Wayne Wilson and wife Danielle of Marshall, Illinois; son, Ricky Wilson and wife Jamilla of Kansas, Illinois; daughter, Mary Cown and husband William of Casey, Illinois; daughter, Diana Collier and husband David of Martinsville, Illinois; sisters, Doris Wilson and Donna Wilson of Martinsville, Illinois; sister, Dora Mae Cobb of Frankfort, Indiana; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, nine step grandchildren, sixteen step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, son William Ray Wilson; brothers William Dale Wilson and Dallas Cleone Wilson; granddaughter Stephanie Lucille Wilson; grandson, Christopher Wayne Wilson; and great grandson Joshua James Maxey. Darrel was a retired farmer and press operator for AMF in Olney, Illinois. He was a member of the Island Grove Church and the Moose and Eagles Clubs. Funeral services will be held at Markwell Funeral Home in Casey, Illinois at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17 with Bro. Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will be in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the family in care of Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central, Casey, Illinois 62420. Memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, April 16, 2009 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, April 17, 2009 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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