Roy "Jack" Wilson
Roy "Jack" Wilson, 83, of Nemacolin, Pa.,
died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 11:12 p.m. in Uniontown (Pa.)
Hospital after a long illness.
He was born
December 10, 1919 in Fairchance, Pa., son of George and Winnifred
Wilson.
"Jack" was Protestant by faith, a resident of
Nemacolin for 74 years, retired Coal Miner from Buckeye Mine with 42
years service, and 60-year member of United Mine Workers of America
Local 6290.
He was a Veteran of World War II who served in
the 5th Army 633rd Anti-Aircraft Battalion in nine major battles
under General George S. Patton.
"Jack" enjoyed
hunting.
Three brothers, William, Arthur and Maitland Wilson,
and parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by three
brothers: George L. Wilson, Holbrook, Pa., Arnold Wilson, Charlotte,
North Carolina, and Glenn Wilson, Westland, Michigan; sisters:
Bernice Johnston, Tampa, Florida, Irene Lewellyn, Charlotte, North
Carolina, Mildred Mills, Tampa, Florida, and Gladys Wilson with whom
he made his home; also several nieces and nephews.
Friends
will be received in the PAUL MICHAEL LESAKO FUNERAL HOME INC., 204
Dowlin Avenue, Carmichaels, Pa., today from 3 to 5 p.m. and Monday,
March 24, from 10 a.m. until the Service at 11 a.m.
Interment
will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Jefferson, Pa.
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