FREETOWN, IN.
Bobby David Wilson, 97, of Freetown, IN passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Bickford of Greenwood.
He was born December 16, 1926, in Arlington, IN to Morris D. and Isaline (Bridgewater) Wilson. He married Lucille (Allen) Wilson on August 3, 1952, at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood, IN. She preceded him in death on July 23, 2013.
Bob was a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, having served as an electrician on a Patrol Craft in the South Pacific.
He was a graduate of Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, IN and Tri-State University, now known as Trine University, earning his B.S degree in electrical engineering.
He had been an electrical engineer and engineering manager for AT&T, formerly Indiana Bell for 30 years retiring in 1982.
Bob was an elder in almost every church he attended, where he was involved in many church expansion/construction projects and served as an Adult Sunday School Teacher. He was a Boy Scout Troop leader in his younger years, and he volunteered for Habitat for Humanity many winters in New Smyrna Beach, FL, later in life. Bob and Lucy retired to Brown County where they refurbished and added on to the log cabin Lucy was born in, maintaining the cabin and 100 wooded acres for the next 40 years. Lucy was known to have said, “It sure is wonderful being married to a he-man.” Bob was always willing to help his Brown County neighbors and family with home renovation, or any kind of project. He was a kind, patient, and loving man who was always teaching and helping people. Bob was devoted to his wife Lucy of 61 years and they loved working on projects together, traveling, and dancing. Everybody loved Bob because Bob loved everybody. His home was always open for visiting and was the site of many family and friend gatherings. Bob is sure to be either dancing with Lucy in Heaven or helping to build those mansions for the rest of us!
Survivors include his son A. Curtis Wilson and daughter-in-law Ikuko Wilson of Farmington Hills, MI, his son Clark D. Wilson and daughter-in-law Sherri Wilson of Greenwood, IN, grandsons Harold Wilson and Bobby Wilson of Farmington Hills, MI, Austin (Leslie) Wilson of Columbus, IN, Avery (Rachel) Wilson of Indianapolis, IN, a granddaughter Adrianne Wilson of Greenwood, IN, five great-grandchildren Nathanael, Mercedes, Virginia, Tatum, and Callan Wilson, sisters Rosmarie Linton of Greenwood, IN and Roslynn Ermisch of Burton, MI.
He was preceded in death by his parents Morris D. and Isaline (Bridgewater) Wilson, his wife Lucille (Allen) Wilson and his sister Esther Schuck.
Pastor Jerran Jackson will conduct a service on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 12 Noon at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church, 381 North Bluff Road in Greenwood, IN where a visitation will be held from 10AM until service time at the church.
A graveside service will follow on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11AM at Houston Cemetery with a visitation and gathering from 10AM until service time at the cemetery at 9850 North County Road 750 West, Norman, IN. Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN is handling the arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information 317-738-0202.
