Thomas Eugene Wilson, age 88 of Odenville AL went home to be with Jesus on Oct.13th, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents Lee Hoyt and Millie Wilson, son’s Cephus (Butch) and Mike Wilson, sisters Margie Roberts and Dorothy Guthrie and grandson Cephus Eugene Wilson Jr. He is survived by his wife Louise Davidson Wilson, daughter Cynthia Hogg, sisters Hazel Marsh and Virginia Stacey, brother Lee Hoyt Wilson Jr., grandchildren Ashley Hall, Stevi Tushek, Kelly Hoover, Allison Bear, and 6 great granddaughters. Tom was born and raised near Thermal AL and entered the United States Air Force (USAF) in 1950. He was a combat veteran and served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He concluded his career with the USAF in 1972 and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. The family moved to the Odenville area after his retirement and made it their permanent home. Tom worked for Hertz Truck Rental of Birmingham which eventually became Truck Rental of Alabama until 1988 when he retired from a second career. He was a member of the New Beginnings Fellowship Church of Trussville AL. A memorial service will be held at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds AL on Thursday, Oct. 18th, 2018 with visitation from 1000-1100 AM and a short service at 1100 AM. A short military service and interment for his ashes will be held on the same day at the Alabama National Military Cemetery, Montevallo AL at 0200 PM. In lieu of flowers the family request you make a donation in the name of the “Wilson Family” to the St. Joseph’s Indian School at 1301 North Main Street, Chamberlain SD 57325.
Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds to direct services.
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