Philip Anderson Wilson left us to join his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January, 22, 2013 from his home at 125 Westfield Road., Eden.
A service celebrating his life will be held Saturday at 2 PM. at Dan River Wesleyan Church, Eden, NC.
Phil was born July 3, 1939 to Bryan and Alma Clark Wilson in Madison, NC. He began his singing career at the age of 6 at Osborne Baptist Church. During his teen years, he played and sang with his older brother Frank and The Tri-City Ramblers. He was part owner of the Sonoco station at the circle in Spray, NC. He also worked for the Blanket Division of Fieldcrest Mills.
Phil left Eden in 1969 with his family to pursue a 30 year career at General Motors in Michigan. During this time he continued to write and perform his music. He was the opening act for many of the great country music performers. He also had his own band
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He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and mother of this children, Judith DeHart Wilson; sister, Lucille Moore; Brothers, Frank Wilson, Bryan Wilson, and James Clark.
Phil is survived by his wife, Bobbie Sue Wilson of the home; daughter, Laurie W. Smith (Barry) of Swartz Creek, MI; Sons, Andy Wilson (Kay) of Flint, MI. and Todd Wilson (Sheila) of Burton, MI; Step-children, Donna O??جø¬??جø¬??ᬮ?جø¬??묢Dell Bunch (Bill ) of Chapel Hill, NC; Lou Ann O. Lewis (Barry) of Pinehurst, NC; Bev O??جø¬??جø¬??ᬮ?جø¬??묢Dell (Debbie) of Eden, NC; 16 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, Sisters, Jane Ferguson of Eden, NC and Katherine Ball of Pensacola, FL; Brothers, Shelby Wilson (Cheryl) of Tampa, FL and Ronnie Horsley (Patsy) of Eden. NC; Special friends,
Special Thanks to Hospice, Dr. Karb, Dr. Moore, and special friends Richard and Jo Anne Parrish and Rachel Martin.
Visitation will be held at Fair Funeral Home on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and at other times at his home.
Memorials may be made to the Dan River Wesleyan Church, 191 Dan River Church Road, Eden, NC 27288; American Diabetes Association, PO BOX 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312; Lung Cancer Research Foundation, 845 3rd Avenue, NY, NY 10022.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com??جø¬??جø¬??ᬮ?جø¬??ᬮ
Bobbie: I was certainly sorry to learn of the death of Phillip. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and the families in these difficult times. Hope to see you soon! Lawrence
Lawrence Mann
You are in my prayers, Philip was married to my cousin Judy for many years he was a good husband and father. he will be missed.
Arletta Stowe
Linda and I send you our condolences and share your sorrow at the passing of our very good Friend Phil Wilson. We shall miss him at our gatherings and shall think of him often. We know without a doubt that his soul is with God and we shall all meet again in that beautiful place that is being prepared for us. So , until our time of departure comes this is not good bye but only "See you later old friend". May God bless and give you peace and comfort. We Love you Bobbi , Laurie and all......Bud and Linda Ray
Bud and Linda Ray
Bobbie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this time of deep loss. Dr. Rehman and staff of Reidsville Clinic for GI Diseases
Reba Robertson
Bobbie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss, When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange, hold on to those memories and we know you have a lot of good memories, so just let them guide you durning this time of sadness. You are in our thoughts and prayers, We loved Phil also and enjoyed being with him, and we will miss him . Our Deepest Sympathy Robert and Carol Rackley
Carol Rackley
Bobbie and Family so sorry for your loss ,phil will surely be so missed.We are thinking of you today ,and praying for you.May God's peace bring the comfort you need ,at this sad time.
Clyde and Freda Vaughn
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. I lost Jimmie on the 7th so after 57 years together I feel so lost. May God blee us both. Nancy
nancy odell
So sorry to hear of Phillip's passing.I didn't know in time to be there.We were good friends in the old days.Loved his family.You are all in my prayers. God Bless You All!
Hazel S. Hopkins
We are so sorry to hear the news about Phil. He was a childhood friend of Richards - they played together as children and remaind friends throughout the years. Our thoughs and prayers are with your family. May our Lord comfort you during this time and we pray you will rest in the peace of the Jesus. With Love, Richard and Dell
Richard Warner
Dear Bobbie, I was very sorry to hear the sad news about Philip - I'm sure you'll miss him very much. He was a fine and gentle man who made life more pleasant for those he met, including a Yankee like me who was so new to Eden all those years ago. Those eventful days we worked together are remembered with much affection. Please accept my (and Judy's) sympathy on your sad loss.
Andrew Keyes
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