Donald L. Wilson, age 83, of Lula (Gillsville Community), passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.
Born on April 6, 1941, in Lula, he was a son of the late Hallie and Fannie Merritt Wilson. Donald was a self-employed trucker for many years and attended Gillsville Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed working with his livestock, being on his tractor and woodworking. Donald was generous with his time and resources and enjoyed helping others.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Linda Lou Standridge Wilson; infant son Mickey D. Wilson; infant daughter Melissa A. Wilson; sisters Maudie Bennett, Claudie Craven, and Ruby Wiley; and brothers Joe Wilson, William Wilson, and Gene Wilson.
Survivors include son, Tony Wilson; sister, Barbara Payne; brother-in-law, Jerry Standridge (Carolyn); numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart, with Pastor Jerry Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Gillsville Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from noon until the service hour on Tuesday at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
