Steve D. Wilson

Steve D. Wilson, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, went to be with the lord February 14, 2016 at home with his beloved wife Mary Charles. He spent his final days surrounded by his family. Steve grew up and lived all of his life in Johnson City. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ambers Wilson, Sr. Steve worked at Diamond Cab for nearly 20 years with his father and brother, Bob. He was a former member of Central Baptist Church. Steve?s favorite past time was playing golf with his friends. Steve was an ordinary man who lived an extraordinary life. He encouraged many, enriched the lives of all of his family and friends, and was a true blessing to all who knew him. He was a man of faith whose life was marked by prayer and intercession. He was conservative and kind, with a quick wit. First and foremost though, Steve was a family man dedicated to his wife of 55 years, Mary Charles, whom he met in the 6th grade. He loved spending time with his son and daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was truly a loving man remembered for his generosity, compassion, and affection. In addition to his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his son, Scott Wilson. Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Mary Charles Wilson; his son, Van Wilson and his wife Kathy; one sister, Sylvia Speropulos and her husband Pete; three brothers, Ambers Wilson and his wife Marshall, Bob Wilson and his wife Judy, and Bill Wilson and his wife Carole; five grandchildren, Ashley Wainwright and her husband Joseph, Joshua Wilson, Kaitlyn Wilson, Hannah Wilson, and Stephen Wilson; two great grandchildren, Levi Wainwright and Sawyer Wainwright; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. To celebrate his life, the family of Steve Wilson will receive friends from 1 pm until 3 pm Thursday, February 18, 2016 in the Morris-Baker Dogwood Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 3 pm Thursday in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Lung Association, PO Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001.