Ronald B. (Hoss) Wilson Obituary (1933

Ronald B. (Hoss) Wilson 82, of Decatur, IL passed away at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Palm Terrace Health Facility, Mattoon, IL. In keeping with Ron's wishes cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Macon County Conservation District/ Rock Springs Center in his memory. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Ron was born on September 5, 1933, in Cisco, IL the son of Hubert Wilson and Edna (Benson) Wilson-Ellis. He served in the US Navy and was a Korean War veteran. He was a retired union carpenter with J & S Drywall. He was a member of the Carpenters Local #724. Hoss was an avid golfer and always cherished the great memories he spent with his golfing buddies. He loved the outdoors and always made time with his grandsons going fishing, golfing or just skipping rocks at the lake. He enjoyed cooking and especially baking fresh bread and if you were one of the lucky ones to get a loaf, you truly appreciated it. Surviving are his son: Rick Wilson of Paducah, KY; daughter: Shefina Gorrell and her husband Mike of Decatur; grandsons: Ethan Gorrell and Kyle Gorrell, both of Decatur; sisters: Patricia Campbell and Mary Kester and her husband Joe, all of Decatur; brother: Billy Wilson and his wife Brenda of Stonington; several nieces and nephews also survive. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Darryl and Gary Wilson; sisters: Phyllis Andrews and Janet Ogden. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Palm Terrace and Lincolnland Hospice for their care and compassion.