Obituary of Harold Gene Wilson

Harold Gene Wilson

Age 88, of Joliet, and formerly of Lockport and Romeoville, IL, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019, while wintering in Florida.  Born February 23, 1930 in Sturdivant, MO, he was the son of the late Adrian C. and Lola B. (nee Proffer) Wilson.  Harold proudly served in the Navy and Navy Reserves from 1948-1954.  He retired in 1985, after working 30 dedicated years for Fisher Body, a division of General Motors.

Harold loved to garden, fish, hunt, play cards and support his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren at their music and sporting events.  

Harold is survived by and was a wonderful father to Gary (Claudia) Wilson and Gail (Eugene) Matsui; proud grandfather to Jessica (Keith) Carlton, Anna Wilson, Ryan (Pam) Matsui, Michael Matsui and Krista Matsui; five wonderful great-grandchildren; his loving sister, Shirley (Robert) Sheets; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.  He also held a very close relationship with his brother-in-law, Lee (Donna) Costellia, whom he viewed as a son.  

Harold was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Georgia Lee (nee Costellia) Wilson; his parents; and four brothers, Adrian, Charles, Earl and Freddie.    

Family and friends described him as brave, consistent, hard-working, and master of all things green, especially tomatoes.  He was one of the most kind, gentle, and beautiful souls to ever grace this world.  

Funeral Services for Harold Gene Wilson will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL.  A Celebration of Life will be announced for sometime in late May or June.  Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home.  For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com