Ray Edwin Wilson

WILSON

Posted By: Ken Wright
Date: 2/15/2020 at 20:50:26

Memorial
Ray Edwin Wilson, 80, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019 surrounded by family.

Ray requested a graveside service at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held after the service at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Ray is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jaqueline; son Varick (Dawn) Wilson; brother Bobby (Billie) Wilson; sister Melba Atkinson; grandchildren Tayler, Savannah and Marshall Wilson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ray is preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Hazel Greer Wilson.

Ray was born in McLemoresville, Tennessee. He moved to Cedar Rapids in 1954 and graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington in 1958. His hobbies included baseball, golf, and hunting.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids.