Herbert (Herb) Sherman Wilson of Rockingham, North Carolina, passed away Jan. 7, 2025 after a hard-fought battle with cancer at the age of 81. He died peacefully with his family by his side, and is now in the presence of the Lord.
Herb was born and raised in Fairton, New Jersey. A 1961 graduate of Bridgeton High School, he became a born-again Christian at the age of 18. He later joined the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam War. In 1967, he married Marsha McAllister of Bridgeton, New Jerseu. They spent 57 wonderful years together.
Herb graduated from Cedarville University and dedicated his life to Christian ministry. He was a teacher, administrator, mentor, father, and friend to all who knew him. Herb spent many years in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, as principal of Canyon Christian Academy. His last 30 years were spent in Rockingham, North Carolina as principal of Temple Christian School and then a building contractor.
Herb spent his entire life serving others. His faith always came first, followed by family and country. His desire was that you would be with him in Heaven one day, and openly shared that hope with everyone he met.
Herb is survived by his beloved wife Marsha; his children Beth (Jim) Morris; Abby (Adam) Cook; Leah (Andrew) Ours; and grandchildren Avery, Clay, Riley, Morgan and Sadie. He is also survived by his sisters, Barbara (Robert) Hager, Doris (Wayne pre-deceased) Bowman, Diane (Ed) Campbell and Sue (Bruce pre-deceased) Watkins.
He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Ruth Wilson; and sister Betty and brother-in-law Donald Flanigan.
There will be a graveside service at the Old Stone Church Cemetery 198 Fairton Cedarville Road, Fairton, New Jersey, on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. and followed by a Celebration of Life at Truth Bible Church, 27 Alloway Friesburg Road, Alloway, New Jersey.
To honor his memory, donations can be made to Samaritan's Purse: samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/donate-online/
Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website, padgettfuneralhomes.com.
