Ray Ralph Wilson Jr. age 75 of Burgaw passed away Monday August 15, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 16, 1941 in Polson MT son of the late Ray and Ester Warren Wilson Sr. He was also predeceased by a grandson Bryan Wilson.

Ray was a 21 year veteran of the United States Air Force having served honorably in Vietnam. He loved softball and coached for over 20 years in Dixie Youth, at Burgaw Middle School and most recently at Trask High School. He never met a stranger and always greeted everyone with a smile.

He is survived by his wife Barbara Mattison Wilson of the home; three sons, Robert Bryan Wilson and wife Kristy of Hampstead, Ronald Bruce Wilson (Becky Hanson), of Hampstead, and Ray Ralph Wilson III and wife Pattie of Rocky Point; a daughter Stacey Wright and husband Calvin of Burgaw; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11:00am Thursday August 18, 2016 at Harrell's Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jimmie Suggs will officiate. Burial will follow at Riverview Memorial Park. Full military honors will be accorded by the US Air Force.

The family will receive friends Wednesday 6-7:30pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Trask High School softball program or a charity of ones choice.