He was born December 11, 1922 in Chicago, IL the son of the late John and Helen (Wolf) Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Norma Grace Wilson and one brother, Ralph Wilson.
Charles was a US Navy Veteran, serving in WWII, and a graduate of University of Illinois and worked in various Accounting roles over the years at General Electric. He was a member of Springdale Presbyterian Church and the GE Elfun Society. He was a Kentucky Colonel and also served as Commissioner and Treasurer of the City of Goose Creek.
Survivors include his three children, Susan Wilson, David Wilson (Kathleen Alberding) and Ray Wilson (Annabella); three grandchildren, Meaghan, Brianne and Nick Wilson and was expecting his first great-grandson later this year.
A service to celebrate Charles’ life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 in the chapel of Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village. Burial with military honors will follow at Louisville Memorial Gardens East. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be given to Hosparus or Springdale Presbyterian Church.
Please visit www.archlheadywestport.com to leave a condolence for the family.
