Grady Alvis Wilson, 75, of 161 Burroughs Drive in Stoneville, passed away Tuesday morning, September 18, 2012 at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, September 21, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Ridgeway, VA.
Mr. Wilson was born November 7, 1936 in Henry County, Virginia, son of the late Grady H. and Annie Roberson Wilson. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean War and a retired truck driver for Carolina Pacific Distributors and Mabe's Trucking Company.
He is survived by his wife, Misty Burroughs Wilson of the home; daughters, Macie Peters of the home, Lisa Mabe of Eden, Katina Wilson of Murrell's Inlet, SC and Jennifer Wilson of Martinsville, VA; son, Al Wilson of Charlotte and Jeffrey Horne; six grandchildren; six sisters, Irene Eanes of Roanoke, VA, Bobbie Wilson and husband, Phil of Eden, Lorene Grubb and husband, Eddie of Roanoke, Patsy Horsley and husband, Ronnie of Eden, Modene Willis and husband, Ron of Greensboro and Brenda Hopper and husband, Steve of Eden; and special friends, Wayne Odell and Debbie Whitlow.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant brother and a son, William Larry Horne.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Delores Wilson, Scottie Flynn and Hospice of Rockingham County for their care and support.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm Thursday evening at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I'm so sorry to hear about Grady's passing. I never got the chance to meet him, but from my conversations with Misty, I can tell he was a very good man and a hard worker. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends as he goes on to a better place.
Christopher Estes
al and lisa very sorrry for ur loss he was a very sweet person , my deepest smpathanies
candy bateman
Misty , Macie & Family , I'm sorry to hear about Grady. Thought's , Prayers & Love , Ann
Ann Griffin
Misty, you and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Debbie Godwin
So sorry Irene, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
joyce barker
Misty, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you during this difficult time. Always remember, God never puts more on you than he feels you can handle.
Danny & Donna Harris
My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this very sad time.Heaven has gained another angel. RIP
Kathy Presnell
misty i am so sorry about your loss i have known you and grady for quite some time now and i want you to know i am thinking of you and the family and my prayers are with you.
debbie roberts
He was always such a nice man. He will be missed.
David and Lisa
To the Wilson Family I'm sorry for your loss. I remember Grady from about 45 years ago and the memorial video brought back memories of my grandfather Elijah Sams who was in picture unloading tobacco. Lorene & Modene I remember you from school. I hope your good memories help give you peace.
Doris Sink Johnson
To the family You are in our thoughts and prayers, we know how hard it is to loose a loved one, Just hold on to your memories and they will help you get through this time of sadness. Our deepest Sympathy Robert and Carol L. RACKLEY
Robert and Carol RackleyPeggy Paul
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Born: Saturday Nov 7, 1936
