Philip Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Philip Walter Wilson was born in Standish, Maine, on Thursday, December 2, 1926. Philip was one of thirteen children born to Philip Harold Wilson and Margaret Ellen (Lowell) Wilson. He passed from this life at his home in Broken Arrow and moved into his eternal home in Heaven on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 94. Philip went to school in Maine where he was involved in the Boy Scouts and the Junior Cadet Program; he graduated in 1943. Philip was born into the Greatest Generation, serving a combined ten years as a sergeant in the Maine State Guard, National Guard of Maine, and the National Guard of the District of Columbia (D.C.). Philip was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. Philip worked for the Federal Government as a printing specialist for the Department of Transportation for more than three decades before finally retiring, at the same time, with his wife, Mary (MacKay) Wilson. Philip and Mary were married on June 2, 1979 in LaPlata, Maryland. Philip was an avid reader, thoroughly enjoying his western books and the occasional science fiction book. Philip enjoyed photography, reading, watching movies, spending time with his family, creating relationships with people, listening to country gospel music, attending Church, volunteering in his church (a long list of services in his younger years), anything that had to do with Mars, spending time with his cat, and honoring God. Philip was a happy, joyful, caring gentleman who truly did light up the room when he entered and brought a smile to everyone’s face that he met—not one person, who was in contact with him (from his favorite restaurant to his doctors and nurses to neighbors to family to strangers) told his family anything but good things about the man, Philip, that they met. Philip was a proud member of his Lutheran church in LaPlata, Maryland with his wife Mary, and he was a proud member of his church, the Assembly, while he lived in Broken Arrow, OK. The family requests memorials to the Assembly, 3500 West New Orleans, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Philip is survived by: Daughter, Judy Brenda Jones, Broken Arrow, OK Diane Izetta Blankenship (Jack), Tiffin, OH Sisters, June Marilyn, ME Marian Louise, Germantown, NY 11 Grandchildren Christopher Russell Philip Jones, Joshua Caleb Jones, Jeannie Carpenter, Penny Carpenter, Cindy Carpenter, Carl Hudgins, Daniel Hudgins, Matthew Hudgins, Timmy Hudgins, Joshua Hudgins, Rachel Hudgins 29 Great-Grandchildren Andrew, twins: Josiah & Nathan, Tyler, Alan, Fabian Jr., Daniel, Nicholas, twins: Harvey & Imandra, Jasmine, Kaylee, Rachel, Jennifer, twins: Brandon & Nicole, Hailee, Kylie, Lilly, Jax, Hailey, Damon, Exavier, Gabriel, Elena, Kiera, Kirsten, Gavin, Jonathan 9 Great-Great-Grandchildren Joshua, Allyson, Eli, Avery, twins: Leo & Noah, Emily, Logan, Connor And his beloved cat, Snowball Those preceding him in death are: His parents, Philip Harold Wilson Margaret Ellen (Lowell) Wilson His wife, Mary (MacKay) Wilson His brothers, Fredrick Francis, Wayne His Sisters, Dorthy May, Mildred Ellen, Goldie Gilberta, Edna Gertude, And other siblings, names unknown (all birth records were destroyed in a fire). His great-grandson, Malik

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Philip Wilson

December 5, 1926 - January 27, 2021