William J. Wilson, 79, of Carrollton, died at 4:08 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, at Helia Healthcare in Jerseyville.
Gravesite services were held on Thursday, June 8, at Holy Cross Cemetery in Gillespie. Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie assisted the family with arrangements.
Mr. Wilson was born on April 24, 1944, in Litchfield, to William Orville Wilson and Marguerite (Zboyovski) Wilson. He was retired after having been a teacher for 34 years. Mr. Wilson taught special education and fifth grade at North Greene and WhiteHall. He enjoyed spending time with family and traveling.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his special friend,Jackie Williams of Roodhouse; and several cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Marguerite Wilson, II.
Condolences may be left online at www.kravanyafuneral.com.
