Wilson Henry Caldwell Jr.

East Lansing, MI

Born February 26, 1947 to Wilson Henry and Deborah Dixon Caldwell in Detroit, Michigan. He made his transition on December 10, 2011 after a brief illness. Wilson graduated from Salesian High School in 1964 and attended St. Joseph College in Rensalaer, Indiana. Upon returning to Detroit he worked at Detroit Lighting Commission, but found his niche as a private business owner when he opened his own business – bowling alley and social club. In 1975 he moved to Lansing where he attended Lansing Community College and received his Associates Degree in Computer Science. He then followed in his father’s footsteps to Real Estate rising from salesman for OMNI and McCardle Real Estate to broker then establishing his own Licensed Real Estate Appraisal business. Wilson’s special passion for his fellow man and community led him to share his time and business acumen to uplift others. He served on many boards and committees in the Lansing community including: NAACP, Lansing Housing Commission, YMCA, Greater Lansing Board of Realtors and Lansing State Journal Editorial Board. He shared his views on community and national affairs on the Wilson Caldwell Show which aired on WJIM AM radio for several years. Wilson is survived by his spouse Delois Whitaker; his daughter Stephanie Monique; his sister Michaelle (John) and a host of loving relatives and friends. A family hour will be held at 11:00 AM followed by the funeral service at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at Friendship Baptist Church, 2912 Pleasant Grove, Lansing, MI with the Rev. Dr. Clyde Carnegie officiating. The viewing will take place on Friday, December 16, 2011 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI with a family visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com

Arrangements under the direction of Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, Lansing, MI.