Albert Wilson, age 83
of Willow Hill, IL passed away at 12:31 AM – Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Richard L. Roudebush V.A. Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN.
Graveside military rites will be held at 1:00 PM – Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Shiloh Cemetery in rural Willow Hill, IL. Arrangements are under the care of the Blake-Buchanan Funeral Home in Newton, IL. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.blakefh.com
Albert was born on August 13, 1928 in Jasper County, IL the son of Sam and Frona (Chapman) Wilson. He married Rosella Gosnell Britton in 1967 and she preceded him in death on August 8, 2005.
Albert was a mechanic and had worked in the oil field.
Albert served his country in the United States Navy from 1948 till 1950. He was a member of the AmVets.
Albert is survived by:
Son – Robert Lee Britton of Olney, IL
Daughters – Barbara Durden of Sigel, IL
Judy (Keith) Colclasure of Ingraham, IL
Brother – Tom Wilson of Newton, IL
Sister – Rosemary Dulgar of Rockford, IL
Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren
Albert was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Jackie Lee Britton; daughter Elaine Jackson; Grandson Kenneth Randall Jones and several brothers and sisters.