More detail on this person: Pat M. Wilson III,
70, of Leon, went to his heeavenly home
Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
He was born Nov. 13, 1943, in Point Pleasant, a
son of the late Pat Wilson Jr. and Inez Wilson.
Pat graduated from Point Pleasant High School in
May 1960. He then went on to receive his Bachelor
of Science in Secondary Education from West
Virginia University in Morgantown. After
completing college, Pat served his country as a
captain in the U.S. Army. During his distinguished
military career, he received honors that included
the Distinguished Flying Cross with 13 oak leaf
clusters, as well as a Bronze Star. He honorably
served his country as a unit commander, captain
and helicopter pilot in the Republic of Vietnam
from 1967 to 1968.
He retired as a journeymen millwright from
Millwright Local Union 1755 of Parkersburg. Pat
also served the town of Leon as mayor.
During his lifetime, Pat was a member of many
organizations that included: Scottish Rite,
Kiwanis Club of America, Statewide Literacy
Coalition and Minturn Lodge No. 19 A.F. & A.M. He
was a blood donor for the American Red Cross,
donating more than 17 gallons in his lifetime. Pat
was also a dedicated lifelong member of Leon
United Methodist Church.
Pat had many hobbies that included volunteering at
the Mason County Farm Museum, running
sawmills, antique steam engines and flying.
He is survived by his sons Pat M. Wilson IV and
Alex (Briana) Wilson; grandchildren Dalton R.
Wilson and Mia R. Wilson; sister Judith Corriveau;
brothers Tom Wilson, George Wilson and Joe
(Mona) Wilson; nephews David Corriveau, Ryan
Corriveau and Tommy Wilson; nieces Julie
Corriveau, Lisa Corriveau and Laura Corriveau; 12
great-nieces and great-nephews; former wife Elaine
Wilson; and special friend Eleanor Keefer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by a brother, Jim Wilson; niece Linda
Corriveau; and daughter-in-law Joya Wilson.
A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
July 20, 2014, at Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point
Pleasant with Pastor Bill Crawford officiating.
Burial will follow at Greer Family Cemetery on
Greer Road in Point Pleasant, with military
graveside rites given by the West Virginia Honor
Guard and American Legion Post No. 23 of Point
Pleasant. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, July 19, 2014, at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at
www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com
Published in Point Pleasant Register from July 17
to July 18, 2014
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