MITCHELL Harry E. Wilson, 66, Mitchell, passed away Saturday morning, October 22, 2011, at his residence.
Born September 6, 1945, in Paoli, he was the son of Charles and Ruby Mae (Beatty) Wilson.
He retired from Lehigh Cement Company. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1963 and was also a graduate of Indiana University.
Harry was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and recipient of the Purple Heart.
Surviving: daughter,
Melissa Mae Wilson and husband, Lance Adams, Bedford
son,
Derick Wilson and wife, Jennifer, Greenwood
father,
Charles Wilson, Mitchell
grandchildren,
Dylan Adams, Jordan Wilson, Drew Wilson, and Haleigh Wilson
sister,
Terrie Mae Moffatt, Paoli
brother,
Barry Wilson, Mitchell
His mother, Ruby Mae Wilson; and grandson, Braden E. Wilson, preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, at Mitchell Cemetery with military honors accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.
Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday at Chastain Funeral Home.
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