Ernest Wilson

Ernest Dove Wilson (Ernie) Born February 12, 1944 in Columbia, SC to Ernest Dean Wilson and Bonnie Blalock Wilson. Ernie passed away Friday September 9, 2022, With family at bedside after a short illness. Ernie graduated from Eau Claire High school in 1962 and enlisted in the US Navy, After graduation he served at Sanford Naval Air Station in Florida. He later served on the USS Independence and he attained the rank of 3rd class petty officer before discharge in 1964. He met his wife Linda in Orlando. They were married and shortly became parents of Ernest Keith in 1965 and Michael Alan in 1969. During his childhood years he played baseball, pitched horse shoes and rode motorcycles. He loved anything that was outdoors. He is survived by his wife,  Linda of 58 years. Son Michael Alan (Shannon) , and granddaughter, Brooke Alexandra; sister Lois Miller (Jay). He is pre-deceased by son Erniest Keith Wilson,and his parents. A Graveside Service will be Tuesday September 14th at 4:00 at Elmwood Cemetery.