Mr. Wallace Edward “Slack” Pilson, Jr. passed away from his earthy home to be present with the Lord on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Martinsville Health and Rehab.
Edward was born on April 21, 1958 in Martinsville, Virginia to Wallace Edward Pilson, Sr. and Lucy Johnson Pilson. He was predeceased by his father, Wallace Edward Pilson, Sr.; his wife, Doris Z. Pilson; and his brother, Mark Pilson. (Jody)
Edward accepted Christ at an early age. His Aunt Elizabeth “Lizzie” Pilson was a great inspiration to him and told him he was saved, once he accepted Christ as his savior, he never forgot that. He attended Henry County Schools and was a self employed Carpenter and Painter until he became disabled. Edward loved to make people laugh, he was always ready for a good conversation. He was a great story teller as well. He was loved by many.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Lucy Johnson Pilson, Bassett, VA; sisters, Georgia Hairston, Fieldale, VA, Janice Scales (Leon) Martinsville, VA, Althea “Tina” Thomas (Carl) Bassett, VA, Princess “Antie” Washington (Allen) Upper Marlboro, MD; brothers, Michael Pilson, Houston, TX, Warren Pilson, Bassett, VA; stepchildren, Lee Reid, Charlottesville, VA, Brittany Hale, Roanoke, VA; granddaughter, Jamira, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
The family will receive friends at Collins Funeral Home, 30 Riverside Hwy, Bassett, Virginia on Friday, October 22, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, October 23, 2921 in Carver Memorial Gardens where Interment will follow. The service will be officiated by Dr. Louis Simmons. Pallbearers: Antione Scales, Terry Scales, Kerry Scales, KeyShawn Kirby, Sean Young, Berkley Hairston, Ray Smith, Ferdinand "Kool" Smith.
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Online condolences at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com
Collins Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Pilson Family.
