Ernest L. Wilson, Sr., 93 of Florida, and formerly of Metz, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born May 10, 1918 in Rivesville, the son of the late Esta C. and Amy Wilson.
He served 4 years in the United States Army in World War II as first sergeant. He and his brother, Junior, had the first drive-in theater in Metz. They also had the Mannington TV, cabinet shop and Mannington Furniture store till he sold and moved to Florida in 1977. He is a member of the Bible Methodist Church in Fairmont.
Ernest is survived by his beloved wife, Waneta Maxine Wilson of 69 years. He had 5 children, Ernest L. Wilson, Jr. and wife Jan of Florida, Amy Jo Hall and husband Jerry of Michigan, Rebecca R. Simms and husband Eric of Metz and Peter John Wilson and wife Ellen of Florida and one son, William Terry Wilson, deceased.
He also loved and claimed as his own, the 3 children of his late brother and business partner, Junior and wife Virginia, Jerry Sue Poland and husband Jim of Virginia, Margaret Wadsworth of Florida, and Calvin Wilson and wife Pam of Metz.
The love of his life was God, his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He loved fishing, gardening and helping others and he loved everyone.
In addition to his parents, Ernest was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 4 sisters, Esta C. (Junior) Wilson and William Wilson, Gertrude Davis, Lorraine Straight, Margaret Wilson and Maxine Wilson.
Friends and Family may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 1-4:00 P.M. and 6-9:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Reverend Gary Brugger officiating. Burial will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Marion County Military Veterans Council Honor Guard and the United States Army Honor Guard. Online condolences may be left for the family at mastersfuneralhomewv.com.
Condolences
Grace Freeland Weber and myself will be there tomorrow evening in the homegoing of this dear saint of God.
Jim Freeland
Aunt Maxine and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Ernie. Although my times with him were few, he made a big impression on me as a child. He was always so sweet and kind and I always looked forwared to Aunt Max and Uncle Ernie coming to visit us in Virginia, or going up to West Virginia for a family reunion. You are all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Holly
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marion County Senior Citizens.
Dearest Aunt Maxine, Ernie Jr., Amy Jo, Becky, and Pete. Uncle Ernie was a dear man and I when I think of him and my Aunt Maxine I smile because they always brought joy and laughter when they were around. I remember Uncle Ernie coming to Washington DC to see us in the fifties in his brand new wood paneled Ford station wagon. He had a wonderful life and his beautiful loving family is a testament to this. Please know that my thoughts are with you all at this time.
Love Always,
Madge
Our heartfelt sympathy to all.
I am so sorry of your loss, but remember that he is in a much better place, and no more suffering. God bless you all, especially, his son Ernie and wife Jan, who have been so good and faithful in his care.