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"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil. 4:13. Born September 13, 1926 in Fayette, MS, and a resident of Wilson, LA since 1957, he went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the age of 86. He was a longtime member of the Wilson Community Church and a Presbyterian by faith. During his life, he was a cattle farmer, an electrician, and a veteran of the Korean War, where he served in the US Army from 1949-1953, until his honorable discharge as a sergeant. He is survived by four daughters: Peggy Wilson; Sandra Wilson Carruth and her husband Willie; Meg Wilson Lee and her husband Gerald; Andrea Wilson Dours and her husband Jay; son-in-law James Lynn Newman; grandchildren Rebecca Newman Kelley and her husband Brent; Jamie Kay Newman Sander and her husband Tim; Robin Carruth; Deidra Carruth Dukes and her husband Eric; Daniel Carruth and his wife Amber; Kristen Carruth; Tyler, Jacob, and Jared Lee; Emily Wilson; Hannah, Lucien Jr., and Ashton Dours. He was the proud great-grandfather of Danielle Kelley; Alyssa Carruth; Austin Payne; Lila and Aiden Carruth; Seth Carruth and Kylee and Kaden Dukes. Also survived by his brother Jewel Wilson. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine C. Wilson; his daughter Debbie Wilson Newman; granddaughter Joanna Dee Newman; parents Duncan and Katy Wilson; brothers Donald, Allie, and Roy Wilson; sister Mary Wilson Smith. Visitation will be Monday, December 10, 2012 at the Wilson Community Church from 10am until funeral services at 12 Noon, conducted by Rev. Darwin Hall. Burial will follow in Eastern Star Cemetery in Wilson. Pallbearers will be David Wilson, Daniel Carruth, Gerald Lee, Jay Dours, Scottie Wilson, Keith Cunningham, Kerwin Ross, and Glen Poche. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Joanna Dee Newman Nursing Scholarship at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Development Foundation, SLU 10450, Hammond, LA, 70402. Special thanks to the staff of Hospice of Baton Rouge and the Pennington Cancer Center. Share sympathies, memories, and condolences at www.CharletFuneralHome.com.
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I will always cherish the times I spent out at the farm with Meg, and enjoying the company of two of the most wonderful people I ever met. I know your in heaven in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Loved how you welcomed me and my silly ways into your home. I love you Meg and Andi so very much
Karen Warren-Rand
December 11, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great man and loved by so many. I will always cherish the memories I have of him, esp his smile and the way he would light up when I called him PawPaw. May he live on forever in our hearts and shine down on each of us.
Carol Roberts
December 11, 2012
Our heart breaks for you and we share your loss. You are each in our prayers. We will miss our old neighbor. It's a sad time for us, but a rejoicing in heaven for DC and the other angels.
Marilyn and Randy Burleigh
MARILYN BURLEIGH
December 9, 2012
Danielle, Rebecca & Brent,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family!
Everett & Angie Tolbird
December 9, 2012
Sandra,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I really loved your Dad and Mom and treasure all the time we spent together. Take care and God Bless.
Penny Sawyer
December 8, 2012
Sandra and Wilson Family,
My prayers are with you all during this time. Mr. DC was a wonderful man and I have many fond memories of him. May the Lord wrap you all in his loving arms and grant you the peace that only he can provide!
Love and God Bless!
Sarah Pipes
December 8, 2012
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