Harold Wesley Wilson, 90, formally of Grant St. in Warren, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Warren Manor.
Harold was born September 22, 1922 in Kellettville, Pa., a son of the late Plummer and Julia (Silzle) Wilson. He proudly served his country during WWII in the 99th Infantry Division, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge with his twin brother, whom he served with throughout his service. He retired at the Blair Corp. Harold was a member of the Warren 1st Free Methodist Church where he served as trustee for many years. He was very involved with the Pleasantville camp for many years and belonged to the Men's Fellowship Breakfast Group. He became affectionately known as the Mayor of the Warren Manor.
Harold is survived by his children, Marie E. Silvis, of San Antonio TX, and Arlene E. Barnett and Mark W. Wilson, both of Clarendon, and a sister, Alice Wilson of Kellettville.
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Harold was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen (Carr) Wilson in 1975 and his 2nd wife, Margery (Benson) Wilson in 2009, his twin brother Howard Wilson, and his other siblings, Wayne Wilson, Robert Wilson, Judson Wilson, Avonelle Wilson, Mary Shirley, and Arlene Lightner.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Harbor Free Methodist Church in Warren with the Rev. Rick Hamrick, pastor of the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, officiating. Friends will be received on Sunday prior to the service from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Burial will be in Warren Co. Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harbor Free Methodist Church, 135 Conewango Ave. Warren, Pa., 16365.
The Nelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Youngsville are entrusted with all arrangements. Condolences to the family may be made at www.nelsonfuneralhome.net.