Richard Wilson, age 85, of Ocala, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2008. He was born in Fredericktown, OH, on July 28, 1923, and was preceded in death by his parents, Caryl & Alice Wilson, son, Earl Wilson, and sister, Patricia Hall. Mr. Wilson was retired after 27 years as a manager for Travelodge and La Quinta Inn & Suites and he also worked for Publix.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Ann Wilson; daughters & son-in-law, Pam Wilson of Oregon, Debra & Bruce Rogers of Powder Springs, GA, and Ellen Woodruff of Kennesaw, GA; brother & sister-in-law, William & Rosemary Wilson of Heath, OH; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 11:00am, in Peaceful Meadows Memorial Cemetery, with Reverend Wayne Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00am until 10:30am.
Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.samclarkfuneralhome.com