Andrew H. Wilson, Jr.

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Apr 7 1930
May 15 2015
85 Years
Wagontown, Pennsylvania

Andrew H. Wilson, Jr., 85, of Wagontown, passed away on Friday, May 15 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was the beloved husband of Evelyn (Ross) Wilson, with whom he shared 59 years of marriage.  

Born in Wagontown, he was the son of the late Ethel Jane (Boohar) and Andrew H. Wilson, Sr. 

He was the Post Master of the Wagontown Post Office for 35 years and was self-employed as the proprietor of Wilson's General Store for 50 years. 

He served honorable in the US Air Force during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955.  He was the past Post Commander for the Coatesville American Legion and a member of the VFW of Coatesville.   

He was a deacon and treasurer at Wagontown Chapel, which is built upon land donated by his father.  

Andrew was an honorary life member of Wagontown Fire Co.  

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two children: Daniel C. Wilson, husband of Lynn, of Wagontown and Billie Jean Donblesky, wife of Paul, of Wagontown; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and his sister June Mitchell of Wagontown.  

He was predeceased by his son Andrew Wilson III and siblings, Frieda Rhiner and Doris Ott.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 23 at 11 AM at Wagontown Chapel, 469 W Kings Hwy, Coatesville, PA 19320 followed by interment in Atglen Methodist Cemetery.  Viewing from 10 until 11 at the Church.  

Memorial donations may be made to the Wagontown Chapel (memo: Missionary fund).  

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com

Service Date: 
May 24 2015 - 10:59am