A native of Dutton, Alabama, he was born to the late James Aubry Wilson, Sr. and Lena Ada Eva Gibson Wilson on October 12, 1924 and was known to his many friends as “Charlie B.” He moved to Summerville in 1936, graduated from Summerville High School, and married the love of his life, Dora Ellen Bynum on April 16, 1943. After a month of married bliss, he entered the U. S. Army and after training, landed in the “D” Day Invasion, June 6, 1944, in the third wave on Utah Beach-Normandy, France; made His way through France into Belgium where he also fought in the “Battle of the Bulge”. For his service Mr. Wilson received many medals and commendations from the U.S. Army and was awarded the Medal of Honor from France only a few years ago. Mr. Wilson was a member, deacon, and led the Church Choir, of West Summerville Baptist Church; and was preceded in death by siblings-Claudine Fowler, Maughee Evans, Ewert Wilson, Lorenzo Wilson, and James A. Wilson, Jr.
Surviving are his Wife, Ellen Bynum Wilson; Daughter, Phyllis (Earle) Rainwater; Sisters, Montez Gladney and Joan Renslow all of Summerville; Grandchildren, Tracy (Tracy) Rainwater, Schawna (Vince) Collier, Clint (Amy) Rainwater; Great Grandchildren, Emily Marie Rainwater, Lauren Elizabeth Rainwater, Abbie Lynn Rainwater, Carrie Elizabeth Martin and Chris Allen; Great Great Grandson, Graydon Allen; several Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey, Rev. Lavonne Humphrey, and Mr. Al Castillo officiating, Musicians are Joy Greer, Bobby Groce, Buddy Barnes, and Randy Croy. Active Pallbearers-Tracy Rainwater, Schawna & Vince Collier, Clint Rainwater, Rex Evans, Mike Shireman, Eddie Shireman, and Ledon Underwood; Honorary Pallbearers-the Fellowship Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church, John Wagoner, Tommy McGraw, Derrick Parrish, John & Diane Hayes, Betty St. Clair, Rakia Harris, and Karen Polson, Janice & Larry Luallen, Mike Posey, and Paul Clayton. Burial in Summerville Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Shanklin - Attaway Post #5 of Rome, Georgia. The Family will receive friends @ the Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 P.M. from the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Dr. Kenneth Summey, Rev. Lavonne Humphrey, and Mr. Al Castillo officiating, Musicians are Joy Greer, Bobby Groce, Buddy Barnes, and Randy Croy. Active Pallbearers-Tracy Rainwater, Schawna & Vince Collier, Clint Rainwater, Rex Evans, Mike Shireman, Eddie Shireman, and Ledon Underwood; Honorary Pallbearers-the Fellowship Sunday School Class of Summerville First Baptist Church, John Wagoner, Tommy McGraw, Derrick Parrish, John & Diane Hayes, Betty St. Clair, Rakia Harris, and Karen Polson, Janice & Larry Luallen, Mike Posey, and Paul Clayton. Burial in Summerville Cemetery with Military Honors by American Legion Shanklin - Attaway Post #5 of Rome, Georgia. The Family will receive friends @ the Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 P.M. Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge.
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