WILLISTON, Fla. —
William “Bill” Wilson, 73, of Williston, died at home on Nov. 20, 2011.
He was born on Feb. 3, 1938 in Tifton, to John A. and Junetta Wilson. He was a Senior Member of the Board of Cornerstone Assembly of God in Williston. He was self-employed; as well as being General Manager of Black Prong Equestrian Center in Bronson, Fla. Bill enjoyed spending time at home with his children and grandchildren, working with Black Prong and coming home to his beloved wife, Martha, in the afternoon. Bill was honorably discharged from the US Air Force after four years, having served time both in Japan and stateside.
He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest sister, Lou Ann Abell. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Martha; one sister, Kathy Hobbs (Jerry) and two brothers, Ray Wilson Nobuko) and George “Butch” Wilson (Glenna). He also had numerous nieces and nephews and is survived by his beloved children Bill Jr. (BeLinda), Junetta Watson (Jimmy), Larianne Kaiser (Tom) and Wayne Winters (Christy) He had one daughter-in-law, Angela Wilson in Maryland. He had one grandson and six granddaughters: Elyse Kaiser, Heather Scarbor, Jonathan Kaiser, Katie Wilson, Jeannetta Wilson, Sadie Wilson and Shaina Winters, with one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Kaiser.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 tonight at Knauff Funeral Home-Williston. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at of Cornerstone Assembly of God, Williston, with Pastor Chester Clark and Pastor Tim Haas officiating. Burial will follow at Orange Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of Knauff Funeral Home-Williston.
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