Bobby Neal Wilson Sr., 89, of Rockingham, passed away Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 12, 1934, in Richmond County, son of the late Rowland “Bud” Wilson and Daisy Blakely Wilson.
Mr. Wilson served in the United States Army. During his working years in textiles, he was a supervisor working with both Clockman and Wade Manufacturing. He attended Maple Street Freewill Baptist Church, loved attending church, and was a man of God.
Mr. Wilson loved to fish and hunt and especially enjoyed taking his grandchildren on these adventures quite often. His love to laugh was infectious, again with his grandchildren especially. He spent many years taking them to school and spent countless hours around the table with them.
He and his wife, Grace, were married for 69 years. They enjoyed traveling and loved going to the beach with their travel trailer, spending many summers and half of the winters there. He will be missed by his family and everyone who knew and loved him.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vickie Butler; granddaughter, Cherri Wilson Adamson; brother, Bernie Wilson; and sisters, Maxine Meachum and Mary Lou Thomas.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Grace Harding Wilson of the home; son, Bobby Wilson Jr. (Cecelia) of Rockingham; daughter, Robin Prisk (Danny) of Rockingham; six grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; brother, Billy Wilson of Rockingham; and sister, Myrtle Warren of Georgia.
Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Eastside Cemetery with Pastor Darwin Cook officiating. Burial will follow the service.
Memorials may be made to: Maple Street Freewill Baptist Church, 128 Maple St., Rockingham, NC 28379; or Gentiva Hospice, 1198 Rockingham Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Wilson family.
Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
