Obituary of Vernon Wilson

NAME OF DECEASED: Vernon Leon Wilson AGE: 84 CITY: The Villages STATE: Florida MOST CURRENT OCCUPATION: retired after 39 years as District Manager with Illinois Power and Light. DATE AND PLACE OF DEATH: The Villages Regional Hospital on February 13, 2009 PLACE OF BIRTH: Eldorado, Illinois December 5, 1924 CAME HERE FROM AND WHEN: 3 ½ years ago from Sarasota, FL. RELIGION, CHURCH AND OTHER MEMBERSHIPS: attended North Lake Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed big band music, playing golf, and flying. He had his commercial pilot license and was a Certified Instructor. MILITARY SERVICE: Retired Commander in US Navy, service in WWII and Korea as a flight instructor. SURVIVORS: Name Relationship City/State Bobbie Wilson Wife The Villages, FL Christie Becker Daughter Phoenix, AZ Vernon L. Wilson, Jr. Son Harrisburg, IL Penny Ripple Step-Daughter Six Grandchildren Seven Great-grandchildren One Step grandson