Charles "Boompa" Wilson, 78, moved on to his next journey on October 21st. He was a 32 year veteran of the Phoenix Fire Department. He was one of the first to the department's paramedic program. His medic number was "100". Some say he was a legend in the fire department! He was an amazing man, who lived life to the fullest. He was instantly loved by most everyone he met. His witty, loving, funny and caring personality made all of that possible. He was born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on November 9th, 1941 and moved to Arizona in 1946. He graduated from Peoria High School in 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Lee and Georgia Ivalee, grandson Alex Homsey and niece Cindee Poe Turner. He was an amazing father to Scott (Kristy), Shelly Homsey (Brian), Jeff (Deby) and Vikki Teeman (Jeff). Such an incredible grandfather "Boompa" to Brad, Blake, Brendon, Dillon, Alex, Megan, Jenna, Brooke, Brittney, Beau and Sydney. Loved dearly by his sister, Charlotte Poe.
He loved to just sit in his garage, drink coffee, read the paper and visit with all of the neighbors that trickled past. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating with his friends and family, traveling the world, exploring nature on his ATC and a bit of a pool shark in his younger years. He and his father were Bee Farmers. Family and friends always enjoyed fresh honey.
He will be missed by so, so many. Loved, admired and remembered by everyone who were fortunate enough to cross his path.
May God rest your soul Boompa!
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