Ira R. "Willie" Wilson Jr.

Ira R. “Willie” Wilson Jr. age 71 formerly of Galion and more recently of Marblehead, died at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima on Tuesday Dec. 26, 2017 at 10:34pm. He was born on October 2, 1946 in Richlands, VA, to the late Ira R. Wilson Sr. and Louise (Brown) Simmons of Arkansas. He married Patricia “Pat” Mills on Feb. 14, 1985 and she survives in Marblehead. Mr. Wilson is survived by 3 daughters Rachelle (Kevin) Hartman, Arlington, Amy Tallman, Lexington, Heather (Bobby) Jones, Mansfield, 4 grandchildren Harrison Hartman, Madeline Hartman, Trevor Tallman, Wilson Tallman, 3 brothers Jack Wilson his significant other Edie, Eddie (Karen) Wilson, Mike Wilson, 2 sisters Mary Zerby and Joyce Stevenson. He was preceded in death by 2 nieces Brenda Coykendall, Jerene Faulkner, father-in-law Charles Lamb and mother-in-law Doris Lamb. Willie graduated from Mt. Gilead High School class of 1965. Mr. Wilson was a US Marine Veteran, serving during the Vietnam Conflict in Okinawa. He worked for Columbia Gas and retired after 30 years. After retirement he continued his career with United Technical for 10 years. Willie was a member of First United Church of Christ, Elks Lodge BPOE #1191 and Moose Lodge #303 all of Galion. For hobbies he enjoyed boating, camping, tractor pulls, farming, stain glass and being with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as a jack of all trades, patient, kind, and how he taught his family to love. A funeral service will be held Sunday December 31, 2017 at 1:00pm in Bringman Clark Funeral Home , Upper Sandusky with Pastor Steve Ramsey officiating. Burial will follow at Bishop Cemetery, Eagle Township, Arlington with full military graveside rites being conducted by Hancock County Veterans Squad. Family will receive friends on Saturday December 30, 2017 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the funeral home and an hour prior to the funeral service on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to Marblehead Lighthouse, Good Hope Lutheran Church or to the charity of the Donor's Choice in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to extend a condolence or share a memory.

Ira R. "Willie" Wilson Jr.

October 2, 1946 - December 26, 2017