Fred Woodrow Wilson

Fred Woodrow Wilson, age 76, passed away on November 30, 2020 in Mesquite, Texas. He was born on April 21, 1944 in Dallas, TX to his loving parents, William Henry Hicks Wilson and Clarabel Ballard-Wilson. Fred was raised in Oak Cliff and Dallas where he graduated from Samuell High School in 1962. He married the love of his life, Romona Elizabeth Potter in 1970, and together they had two children. Fred had a strong work ethic and made a career for himself as a Milk Route Salesman at Schepps for 15 years, and Bordens Dairies for 25 years.

In his spare time, Fred loved spending time with his family, bowling, boating, playing baseball, and raising & riding horses. His friends and family will always remember him as a loving husband, father and friend. He had a talent for storytelling and engaged those around him with his tales. His love of God and his Savior Jesus Christ could be felt by everyone who knew him.

Fred is survived by his brother Billy Graham Wilson and wife Karen of Caddo Mills, TX; daughter Carolyn Elizabeth Riner of Caddo Mills, TX; son Matthew Henry Hicks Wilson and wife Deonna Lorriane of Mesquite, TX.

Grandchildren; Michael Chase French, Steven Butch Riner III, Sarah Elisabeth Riner, Anna Lorraine Elizabeth Wilson, and Nathanael Fred Woodrow Wilson. Great-granddaughter, River Honey Michelle French.

Fred was preceded in death by his wife Romona Wilson, parents Bill and Clara Wilson, sisters Trudy Patterson and Ruby Cook.

The family will be having a Celebration of Life Ceremony for Fred on December 12, 2020 at Inspiration Church, 1233 N. Beltline Rd., Mesquite, TX 75149