William nathaniel Wilson

First Stop William Nathaniel “Tex” Wilson was born to the late Cope and Elizabeth Coleman Wilson in Huntington, Tennessee on August 30, 1926. He moved with his family to Hillsboro, Maryland and attended Caroline County Public Schools. He graduated from Lockerman High School. Second Stop Tex served his country in the US Army during World War II. He was deployed to the South Pacific and honorably discharged. Third Stop He married the late Vivian Horner in 1949 and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where they lived for 40 years and reared their son Michael. Tex was an active and faithful member of Camphor United Methodist Church and attended Sunday School regularly. Tex was employed as a truck driver. Working for APA trucking company, he logged over 2 million miles and received numerous recognitions for his safe driving record. Tex had an exemplary work ethic. He was a wonderful provider, husband, father and friend. He never met a stranger. Many called him Tex, others dubbed him Killer, some called him Uncle Sashe, to the neighborhood kids he was Good Old Mr. Wilson but without reservation, they all called him Friend. Fourth Stop Tex and Vivian relocated back to Caroline County in 1986. His yard was often the meeting place for his famous pig roast where friends and family near and far gathered. Tex was known for his wit and humor. Anyone who came within hearing soon found themselves forgetting their problems and laughing at Tex's wit and homespun yarns. He became active in the Caroline County Community, driving for various companies, joining the Metropolitan United Methodist Church and the Mannie Scott Post #193 American Legion. Tex's participation slowed when he became the primary care giver to his ailing wife. Fifth Stop When Tex could no longer live alone, he became a resident of Caroline Nursing Home where he was a beloved patient spreading his humor to the staff and residents. He always had a story to tell. As an example, he related to us one day, "You see that man over there? I don't like him very well." Anxious to make Tex comfortable, we said "Why Tex? What did he do to you?" Tex looked up and said, "He gets all of the pretty girls". Sixth Stop Easton Memorial Hospital evening of July 4,2014. Tex is predeceased by Vivian, his wife of 50 years, his mom and dad and his loving sister, Dorothy Greer. Tex leaves to cherish his memory, a loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Brenda Wilson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; three grandchildren, several great grand children, and his siblings: Ardell Newbill, Huntington, Tennessee; Helen Mason, Denton, Maryland; Samuel Wilson, Henderson, North Carolina; Vernon Wilson (Blanche) Washington, DC; Norris Smith (Bonnie) Phoenix City, Alabama; Ellen Dotson, Preston, Maryland; Grace Price, Preston, Maryland and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, comrades and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William nathaniel Wilson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

William nathaniel Wilson

August 30, 1926 - July 4, 2014