George C. Wilson Sr.

George was born on June 10, 1938, in Montgomery, Indiana, to Roy and Wilma (Koon) Wilson. He attended Barr-Reeve High School, where he served as class president all four years and met his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Barbara Ann Brothers. The two were married on May 12, 1956, beginning a wonderful journey together that would span 70 years.

George went on to attend Purdue University, graduating in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Business Management. Throughout the early years of their marriage, George and Barbara made their home in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois before eventually settling in California in 1970.

George dedicated much of his life to a career in the agricultural industry, working for Ralston Purina, Elanco Products Company, Walco International, and the International Agri-Center. He took great pride in his work and the relationships he built along the way, continuing his career until his retirement in 2017 at the age of 79.

Throughout his life, George held three things especially close to his heart: faith, family, and friends. He was a member of CrossCity Christian Church, where his faith remained an important part of his life. George also had a lifelong love of sports. If the television was on, there was a good chance a game was playing. He was an avid fan of Fresno State football, Purdue University, and the New York Yankees, always enjoying the opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams.

While George had many accomplishments throughout his life, nothing brought him greater pride or happiness than his family. He often considered the birth of his five children and the joy of watching them grow, find happiness, and become successful in their own lives among his greatest blessings. Together, he and Barbara built a life filled with love, treasured memories, and a growing family that meant the world to him.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Wilma Wilson; his brothers, Robert Wilson and Doug Wilson; and his sister-in-law, Kay Wilson.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Barbara Wilson; their five children, Belinda Sabbatini, Diana (Steve) Guyette, Judy (Mike) Flores, George Wilson Jr. and Phyllis (Garret) Crough; ten grandchildren, Michelle (Barrett) Conrad, Daniel (Kristin) Guyette, Megan (Tyler) Reinhart, Sarah (Claire) O'Connor, Jeff (Tara) Flores, Brandon Sabbatini, Tyler Crough, Trevor Crough, Thomas Crough, and Cameron Wilson; and eight cherished great-grandchildren, James and Taylor Conrad, Peyton and Kinsley Guyette, Natalie, Hallie, and Remi Reinhart, and Iris O'Connor. He is also survived by his brother, Larry (Karen) Wilson, and sister-in-law, Lou Ellen Wilson.

George will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his strong faith, his love of sports, and the friendships he treasured throughout his life. His greatest legacy is the family he and Barbara built together and the love and memories they shared over the years.

Although he will be deeply missed, the love he gave, the memories he created, and the values he passed down will remain with his family for generations to come.

A visitation will be held at Boice Funeral Home, 308 Pollasky Avenue, Clovis, California, 93612 on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

A Celebration of Life will be at CrossCity Christian Church, 2777 E. Nees Avenue, Fresno, California, 93720 in the Youth Center Building on Friday, December 4, 2026 at 11:30am.

In lieu of flowers family requests that donations be made to CrossCity Christian Church, 2777 E. Nees Avenue, Fresno, California 93720.

Services under the direction of Boice Funeral Home.