Chester Wilson

Chester Eugene ("Gene") Wilson, 84, of Ocala, FL, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, February 25, 2017 after a long illness. He was born in Logan County, WV, on July 2, 1932 to Troy and Fonnie (Richards) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Betty Wilson, and brother, Edward Wilson. After graduating high school in 1950, he served in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Tech Sergeant before his honorable discharge. He married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Anne Conley, on May 30, 1954 and together they raised two sons. He was employed in Logan County by Chafin Coal Company until, following his brothers, he relocated to northern Virginia in March, 1966. There he worked in the moving and storage industry until retiring to Ocala from Security Storage of Washington, D.C. in June, 1997. He was an avid bowler and participated in numerous leagues wherever he lived until finally prevented by ill health. He was also a life-long fan of Southern Gospel and country music, particularly George Jones. From his collection of thousands of CDs, he enjoyed making "mix discs" for friends and family. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara, their two sons Stephen (Jeanne) Wilson of Pensacola, FL, and Michael (Marsha) Wilson of Verdunville, WV; grandchildren Stephanie Wilson O'Meara of Lorton, VA; Nicholas (Kristen) Wilson of Gulf Breeze, FL; Derek Wilson of Bedford, IN; and great-grandchildren Brendan, Rhiannon, Kaiden O'Meara, and Eloise "Ellie" Wilson. In addition he leaves behind brothers R.J. (Alma) Wilson and Roger (Linda) Wilson, their families, brothers- and sisters-in-law and other family in Ocala, Brooksville, and other FL towns. He attended Christ Church of Marion County. Viewing will take place at 11:00 AM -1:00 PM at Roberts Funeral Home on SR 200. Christ Church's pastor, David Bellows, will officiate memorial services at Good Shephard Gardens following the viewing. Barbara, Stephen, Michael and all Gene's family appreciate and want to thank the staff at Legacy House of Hospice of Marion County for their care and service as he concluded his life's journey.

Chester Wilson

July 2, 1932 - February 25, 2017