William (Bill) Francis Wilson was born on 29 November 1947 in Waverly, Tioga, New York.
1 He died on 3 February 2014, at age 66, in Waverly, Tioga, New York.
1 Obituary
Published in the Sayre Morning Times.
William (Bill) Francis Wilson, of Waverly, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2014 at his home, with his family by his side. Born Nov. 29, 1947 in Waverly, he was the son of the late Francis and Delores Wilson. Bill was also predeceased by his daughter Angel M. Dunker and grandson Paul Dunker.
Bill graduated from Waverly High School in 1965. After high school he joined the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War and served f rom 1965 to 1969. He worked at Leprino's for over 20 years. He worked for Hagens' Pet Food as a shipping and receiving clerk from 1999 until his retirement in 2011. Bill was a collector of both coins and replica military ships. He was an avid fan of the football team the New York Giants and also of NASCAR, following his favorite driver Mark Martin.
Bill was first and foremost a family man, enjoying his family and spend ing time with his boys, his backyard, building patios, and his fish pond. Bill also enjoyed his dogs "Buck" and "Lucy," '60s music, and trips to the casino.
Surviving him are his loving wife Joy Ann (Blizzard) Wilson, at home; his children, James L. Barton, Scott E. Barton, both of Waverly, Reed Barton of Harrisburg, Pa., and Allen D. (Toni) Barton, also of Waverly. Bill is survived by five grandchildren, Nicholas S. Barton, Jake D. Barton, Samantha Barton, Cameron Barton and Coral Dunker; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Barb Bidlack (Tim Orshaw); his uncle, George Namet; and nephew, Brian Bidlack.
Family and friends may call Friday, Feb. 7 from 4-7 p.m. at the Luckner F uneral Home, 449 Park Ave., Waverly. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Please visit TheLucknerFuneralHome.com to offer your condolences. U.S. Coast Guard- Vietnam.
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