Jewell McLain Wilson

"Clinton, LA, June 1, 1929 and was residing at his home in Central, LA until his passing Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 6:00 pm. Jewell was an active member of Blackwater United Methodist Church. He retired from Copolymer Rubber and Chemical with 35 years of service. He was a member of the Central Masonic lodge 442, for 50 years, where he served for a time as past master. He and his wife Barbara were very active and involved in the lives of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He attended literally thousands of ballgames over the years. He was extremely dedicated to his family. Jewell also enjoyed farm work, tinkering in his shop, listening to bluegrass music and reading old western novels. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Rabb Wilson; son and wife, Mark and Jackie Wilson of Central; daughter and husband, Brenda McClure Poppell and Paul of Central; son and wife, Scotty and Cherie Wilson of Central, seven grandchildren; Trey, Todd and Tanna McClure; Micah, Sydney, Brady and Cole Wilson, thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents; Duncan and Katie Wilson, sister; Mary Smith, brothers; Donald, Allie, Roy and D.C. Wilson. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East 11000 Florida Blvd., Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Visitation will resume Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Blackwater United Methodist Church from 9:00am until a Masonic Ceremony at 10:45 am with religious services to follow at 11:00 am. Pallbearers will be Jewell's above mentioned grandchildren. The family would like any memorial contributions to be sent to Blackwater UMC in Jewell's honor. The family would like to give a sincere thank you to all of his caregivers over the last 2 years; Betty Dixon, Cynthia Dunn, Dianne Rogers and Celeste Buhler.