He worked in commercial business and was a member of the New Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ruthia Wilson of Sanford; sisters, Olive Johnson of Sanford, and Eunice I. Wilson of Sanford; and brother, James “Chief” (Jenny) Wilson of Orlando.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary in Sanford. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Christian Fellowship Baptist Church with Rev. Otis C. Raines, Pastor, officiating.
Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary, Sanford, is in charge of all arrangements.
Correction: A previously printed version of this obituary named Mitchell & Mitchell Mortuary as the funeral home. Please note Wilson-Eichelberger Mortuary, Sanford, will be handling all arrangements.