David Allen Wilson

David lived a full life, embracing every day as an adventure. He retired after 30 years with the FAA, then worked as a telecom engineer for several years. David had numerous hobbies including scuba diving, cycling, singing, and travelling. He was a master woodworker, an expert marksman, and a professional skydiver. One of his most notable experiences was working in Louisville on the railroad post office car. He then continued to demonstrate the skill to others each summer at the Illinois Railway Museum. David participated in the X Games on ESPN as a Sky Sport Organizer. He also had the opportunity to sing at Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. David volunteered his time with visitor services at RDU Airport, the YMCA, and as a tax preparer for AARP. He also volunteered for the Wake County Board of Elections and was recently selected as a judge for the 2023 elections.

David was born in Nashville, TN on March 14, 1946, to Isaac Edward and Pauline Anderson Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Charles Wilson. To cherish and honor his memory are the love of his life, Sandra Grant Wilson; his daughters Sarah Downing (Gary), Leah Beeson (David), Debra Barbour (Tony), and Michelle Griffin (David); his brother, Wilburn Wilson (Elaine). To carry on his sense of adventure are his grandchildren, Spencer Downing, Michael Beeson, Leslie Barbour, DeAnna Holder (John), Jacob Barbour, Matthew Griffin, and Phillip Griffin (Meghan). Also important to David were his cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

A man who loved well and was well loved will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given for Team Hoover (Teamhoover.org), a non-profit organization that provides patient support and research for multiple sclerosis, the American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer’s Association. Donation information is listed below under "donations"

A visitation for David will be held Friday, September 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609, followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM.

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