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William L. Wilson 1935-2020

REDFORD, Mich. — William L. Wilson, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at his home.

William was born Jan. 20, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio, the son of Bert and Ethel Knight Wilson.

He was a former resident of Youngstown and had worked for Wonder Bread / Hostess Company as a supervisor for 40 years, retiring in 1995.

William married the former Catherine Furdich Aug. 11, 1962. Catherine passed away April 17, 2017.

William enjoyed spending time camping, golfing, boating, bowling and playing billiards. He always looked forward to his daily trips to the park with his dogs, but William was most happy when he was entertaining friends and with his family.

William leaves behind a son, Richard (Mary Anne) of Maumee, Ohio; a daughter, Donna Wamsley of Yucca Valley, Calif.; and a brother, Richard (Barbara) Wilson of Miami, Fla. He also leaves five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

A son, Ronald Land; three brothers, Bert, Jack and Chester Wilson; and a sister, Virginia Ferguson, preceded William in death.

Visitation for William will be 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb, 26, 2020, at Crown Hill Chapel Mausoleum in Vienna, with the funeral service to begin at 2 p.m.

Burial will take place in Crown Hill Burial Park.

Arrangements handled by Selby-T. J. Fox Funeral Home.

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