WILSON

Donald "Donnie" Wilson, 56, of London died Thursday, October 27, 2022, in his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born December 7, 1965, in London, he was the son of Donald B. and Carolyn (Simmons) Wilson.

Donnie was a 1984 graduate of London High School, where he was active in track, cross country, and was a delegate to Boys State. After graduation, he attended DeVry Technical Institute and The Ohio State University. Donnie was a robotic technician engineer at Jefferson Industries (JIC) for 26 years. He enjoyed golf, music, computers, and a variety of sports.

Donnie was a member of The First Baptist Church of London where he was saved and baptized!

Survivors include his mother Carolyn Wilson; aunts and uncles Flora Artis, Judy (Rick) Jackson, Delores Ward, Ellsworth (Sherri) Simmons, Jr., Lance (Angela) Simmons, Eldon "Moe" (Virginia) Wilson, Marilyn Hall, Blanche (Terry) Mayo, Saundra Chandler, Brenda (Martin) Russell, Jr. and Mike Wilson; special cousins, Natalie Jackson and her children and Gregg (Melissa) Chandler; special friend Beth Patridge; a host of other cousins and friends. Special acknowledgement to his cousin Marcus Russell who took exceptional care of him in his last days.

Special thank you to the First Baptist Church of London family for their love, prayers, and support.

He was preceded in death by his father Donald; grandparents Ellsworth and Imogene Simmons and Eldon and Gertrude Wilson; aunts and uncles Tony Simmons, Shirley Hoosier and Reida Turner.

A Celebration of Donnie's life will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in the First Baptist Church of London, 250 Toland Street, London with Pastor Damion A. Sneed officiating. Friends and family may call at the church from 1:00 PM until time of services.

Memorials in Donnie's name may be made to The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at www.cancer.osu.edu/for-donors-and-volunteers.

The family is being served by the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 N. Main Street, London, where online condolences for the family may be sent to www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.