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Welford Roane Wilson

Birth	:	8 Dec 1910 Virginia, USA
Death	:	29 Aug 2008 Gloucester County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Olive Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery, Harcum, Gloucester County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.5070790, -76.5191580
Description	:	GLOUCESTER — Welford Roane Wilson, 97, died at his home on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. He was born in Cash, Va., and retired in 1976 from Virginia Dept. of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, the Men's Bible Class, United Methodist Men, and the treasurer of the building fund of the church. Welford was the oldest member of Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the Redman Council, and the Piankatank Community League. He was a graduate of New Upton School. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Elizabeth... Read More	GLOUCESTER — Welford Roane Wilson, 97, died at his home on Friday, Aug. 29, 2008. He was born in Cash, Va., and retired in 1976 from Virginia Dept. of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, the Men's Bible Class, United Methodist Men, and the treasurer of the building fund of the church. Welford was the oldest member of Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, the Redman Council, and the Piankatank Community League. He was a graduate of New Upton School. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn Elizabeth Wilson; his parents, Ethelbert and Mamie Roane Wilson; his sisters, Alice Hogge, Elsie Boyd, and Elosie Fary. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Jean Wilson; his brothers, Edwin Wilson and his wife, Vivian, of Deltaville and Earl Wilson and his wife, Gloria, of Salisbury, Md.; the Shelton Family, the Hatch Family and the Calloway Family; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, in Olive Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Rita Staul. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to either the Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1417, Gloucester, VA 23061; Memorial Fund of Olive Branch United Methodist Church, 11303 Harcum Road, Gloucester, VA 23061; or to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 121, Ark, VA 23003. The family would like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Rachel Morgan, Bobbie Cooper, Home Health Care, and to Riverside Walter Reed Hospice for their special care of Welford. Andrews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (Daily Press, newport News, VA; 30 Aug 2008)

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Welford Roane Wilson's memorial is located at: Olive Branch United Methodist Church Cemetery, Harcum, Gloucester County, USA.
When did Welford Roane Wilson death?
Welford Roane Wilson death on 29 Aug 2008 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 37.5070790
Longitude: -76.5191580

Family Members:

Parent

Ethelbert Wilson

(1877 - 1960)

Mamie Leone Roane Wilson

(1889 - 1964)

Spouse

Evelyn Elizabeth Callis Wilson

(1913 - 2002)

Siblings

Elsie Viola Wilson Boyd

(1905 - 2000)

Alice Leona Wilson Hogg

(1909 - 2001)

Eloise Wilson Fary

(1922 - 2005)

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