May God please the entire Wilson family in their time of loss.  I saw Mr Wilson a few weeks earlier and thought"wow,he is doing good.  He was walking good and looked like he was feeling good. Usually when I saw Mr Wilson....Mrs Wilson was not far behind:)  he took great pride in his family!  I always thought to myself...what a great family!  So close! God needed a special angel in heaven and now he has one!  Rest in Peace Mr Wilson!

Dear Brian and Wilson family:

Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you during this time. It sounds like your father was a wonderful person, Brian, and I'm sure you all have many happy memories that are giving comfort right now. May God bless and keep you in the days ahead - He loves you and cares about you. May you feel His presence.

In sympathy,
Steve, Stacey, Zoë and Lily Taggart

Romans 8:38-39 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Butch was one of those unforgettable guys from my High School memories. Always kind, always smiling like he knew a secret.  The pain you feel is proportional to the love you shared...and your family and his old Woodrow friends were all blessed to have shared moments and memories with Butch.  All my love and prayers!

I will always remember Butch as being a devoted and caring father.  In the five years we shared as soccer dads, I don't recall him ever missing a practice or a game. I know he will always be remembered by his family as the loving father that he constantly and consistenly exhibited from their youth to the present.

Andrea & Ally,

I am so very sorry for your loss.  May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My thoughts are with you.

My thoughts go to the last time I visited with Mr Butch.  This summer, in the heat of Texas, he was sitting in a lawn chair at the Mustangs soccer practice watching Brian teach and his grand-daughter, Ally, practice.  For me, that sums it up, a caring father & doting grandfather who was proud of his family. What a great memory!  The Castille family has all of you in our thoughts & prayers.

Shannon, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you face the difficult days ahead.  
(Jan Richardson WWW '69)

Shannon, I was saddened to hear of Butch's passing.  Please know that my heart and prayers are with you, Emily, Andrea, Brian and Family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Brian, and your family during this difficult time.  Rest assured you have an angel in Heaven watching over you.

Elaine Gramling and family
Mustangs '02

So sorry to hear of your loss, God give you comfort and strength during this time of loss. Praying for you.

emily, thinking of you with a heavy heart. praying for you and your family. much love.

My heart broke when Brian told me the news yesterday.  The Wilsons have been my neighbors for 15 years and I am blessed to have them next door.  Butch was a fine man and I could count on him for anything, especially dog sitting!  I was always touched by the affection his grown children displayed toward him, it was obvious they loved their dad very much.  My heart goes out to Shannon, Andrea, Brian and Emily in this sad time and hope they will reach out to me if they need anything.  So long, Butch, you will be sorely missed.

Andrea....we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Andrea, Ally and family,
We are saddened to hear about your father's passing.  I know from visiting with you that he was very special to you all.  Please know that we will keep you all in our prayers during this time.  

Allison & Richard Leigh
(Audrey's parents ~ Mustangs 04)

My heart broke when Brian told me the news today.  I've been neighbors with the Wilsons for 15 years and it pains me to know how much they are suffering right now.  I was always moved by how much Butch's children loved him.  I could always count on Butch for just about anything, and he was the best dogsitter a pet owner could ask for.  My heart goes out to Shannon, Andrea, Brian and Emily at this sad time, I hope they will reach out to me if they need anything.  So long, Butch, I will miss you so much.

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid."
   ~ John 14:27

OBITUARY

Ralph Edward Wilson

September 3, 1948 – July 13, 2012

Grove Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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