Bill L. Wilson June 13, 1929 - June 17, 2007

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Bill L. Wilson, age 78, of McKinney, Texas, passed away June 17, 2007, in McKinney. He was born on June 13, 1929, in Hamlin, Texas, to Milton and Ola Lee (West) Wilson. He served his country in the US Marines. On March 17, 1950, he married Frances Ferguson in Plainview, Texas. Mr. Wilson worked in the restaurant business for many years including owning “The Roaring 50’s” in Plainview. He was a member of the High Pointe Church of Christ in McKinney. He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Fran; daughters, Kelli Janc and her husband Mike of McKinney, Dee Wilson of Austin, Marca Young and her husband Ken of Nashville, TN, and Vickie Baker of McKinney; and grandchildren, Cole and Kelci Young of Nashville and Evan and Luke Janc of McKinney. Preceding him in death were his parents; and his sister, Bobbie Wolford. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at 10:00 AM, at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Memorials

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Bill. I say "passing" because we know they are not dead but have gone on ahead of us. I'm sure Daddy was one of the first to greet Bill home. Your family holds such a very special place in my heart - so many many great memories. Your home was where EVERYONE wanted to be and I'll bet that hasn't changed. I look forward to the time that we are all up there together! Dee, do you remember the itsy bitsy teeny weeny polka dot bikini? I think of you every time I see that commercial. I pray for your peace and comfort. STEPHANIE MCVICKER LINDSEY, JULY 13, 2007 Dear Fran - We can't conceive of a world here without Bill. But we surely can visualize the world over there with that big wide mischievious smile of a healthy Bill in the presence of his Father. We have a deep love and respect for Bill and you, one that goes all the way back with him to Tyler Hi days in sports (as Basketball manager in my Junior year I saw those beautiful one-hand push shots - no one ever heard of a silly jump shot in those days!) Then there were the times at church in Tyler playing football with Robert and I on Sunday afternoons. Next we were at ACC together and Bill was the one who told me after registration that he had met the perfect girl for me, named Joann Taylor. And I wasn't even looking; but it has lasted now for 56 years, thanks to Bill and our Father. Fran you have a wonderful family and many cherished memories to hold on to. But don't forget the support of all your friends, and his, who will help you hold on to those cherished and hilarious memories of a great guy. Our deepest love and condolences. Don & Joann DON & JOANN HALL, JULY 6, 2007 Fran and all the family: I know the thoughts and prayers do not end the hours of missing Bill. But those thoughts and prayers will continue with you in your memory as he will! They will be of great comfort, just knowing they are for you. I know what lies ahead of you, the days of many "first time I .... did this" or I can never remember doing this without..... Love you all and will keep you ever on my mind. Do hope I can see you soon but need to let you know I wish I could have been there. Know what Fran? I can see your great big smile and hear your hearty laugh even now! God Bless! Wayne WAYNE SNELLING, JUNE 26, 2007 Dear Fran and family, I'm sorry to hear about Bill's death. I just wanted to send a quick note and let you know that you were in my thoughts and prayers. Fran, Bill and your family will always be special to me and to Garland Street Church of Christ. May God grant you the comfort at this difficult time. In Christian Love, Vernah Ramsower VERNAH L RAMSOWER, JUNE 22, 2007 Dear Fran & Marca--Eddie and I were so sad to hear of your loss. Bill was truly a southern gentleman in every way, but he also had the heart of Jesus!He had such a quiet, humble spirit and always had a smile on his face.I know you must miss him terribly, but all the hosts of Heaven rejoice to have him home. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! We love you! EDDIE & CAROL LEE, JUNE 22, 2007 I will always remember Bill as my friend, he always had a laugh and a smile for you no matter what your circumstances were, and we must not forget a big bear hug. Fran I love so much and you will be in our prayers, I will never forget our christian friendship that begun at 11th. and Willis. Lots of love...Lupe and Jana. LUPE LEDESMA, JUNE 21, 2007 Fran: Lupe and I were sorry to hear about Bill. Thought alot of him. Wish we had your address. Ours is 1113 Lexington. JOE & LUPE CAVAZOS, JUNE 21, 2007 Fran and family: So sorry to hear about Bill. We have you in our prayers. Our e-mail is [email protected]. JAY, JENNIE & RENEE LAIRD, JUNE 21, 2007 Sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of talking to Bill while sitting around your house. Love all of yall, and thinking of you. BRENT WELLS, JUNE 20, 2007 Fran, Kelli, Dee, Marca, Vickie and families, I was so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. It has been so long since I have seen any of you. Knowing Bill, he probably has a heavenly version of the Roaring 50's opened up on Main Street in heaven. I am lifting up each of you in my prayers. Reed Murry REED ELLIS MURRY, JUNE 20, 2007 OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO FRAN AND MARCA AND THE FAMILY. RIP AND LIZ BOSS, JUNE 20, 2007 Dear Little Marca Sue & family, Thinking and praying for you all today. Marca, I know how difficult it is to lose a parent, especially when they had been so ill. Love that sweet mother of yours and sit around the table and tell some great Bill stories. Have a great weekend because having your friends around will be vert comforting. Love, Steve & Cristi STEVE & CRISTI BERNING, JUNE 20, 2007 Thinking of all of you and remembering the good times while you were in Plainview. My love & prayers, June JUNE WELLS, JUNE 20, 2007 To: Fran and the Girls; It is so good to hear that Bill has won the Victory. Oh, Yes, The family will miss him here, but just think...;he now has a new body and is not confussed. Our prayer for Bills group of girls is for strength and a love for each other as you pile up the memories of a good guy that really loved you and had a special love for Jesus...... These Hambys love you all 5....jw J.W. HAMBY, JUNE 20, 2007 Fran: May God give you peace as only He can. We remember you both as he spent his last days at the church. We want to visit with you. Bill and Lea BILL AND LEA BOWMAN, JUNE 20, 2007 The picture of Bill used in the obituary was a great choice, because that is how I remember him. Bill was always cheerful and smiling. Fran, it was always uplifting to see you and Bill with your happy greetings and hugs at church services and activities or any other time we had the pleasure to see you about town. With love and prayers for you and your family, Sheila. SHEILA ANN LOARD, JUNE 20, 2007 Our heartfelt condolences are with you and your family at this time of great loss. -Commission on Jail Standards Staff COMMISSION ON JAIL STANDARDS, JUNE 20, 2007 Dear Fran, we love you so much. Bill was a wonderful Christian man. He was a very blessed man to have you by his side. We will alsways remember his smile. He is heaven and will have a hug ready and waiting to welcome us when we arrive. Love to you. Bob and Dean BOB AND DEAN MARCHO, JUNE 20, 2007 My Dearest Fran,My [thots] and prayers are with you during this time. If you noticed my spelling on thots, this is to let you know with our limited vocabulary, God knows exactley what we are thinking and feeling. I can see Bill along with my parents, Walter and Lillie Hartley, laughing and enjoying each others company with our Lord and our Father God. God be with you and your family. Love and hugs. Naomi K. NAOMI HARTLEY KROENING, JUNE 20, 2007 Dear, Fran. I remember the first night that you met Bill. Little did I realize what a wonderful life you two would put together. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. and I will always have fond memories of you and Bill.. Lots of Love....Embre Douglas EMBRE DOUGLAS, JUNE 20, 2007 We have wonderful memories of Bill when we lived in Abilene. He always had a great smile and a great sense of humor. He always made us feel special. JIM & DAWN KILCULLEN, JUNE 20, 2007 Marca We love you so much! We are praying the next few days will be ones of sweet memories and celebrating your Dad's life....he was obviously a good dad, he raised a special daughter. Hugs and blessings Gary and Millie GARY AND MILLIE SKIDMORE, JUNE 19, 2007 We are so sorry to hear about your loss. He was a wonderful man and role model. We love you all and are thinking about you. TERRI HIGGINS, JUNE 19, 2007 We are so sorry to hear abour your losing your sweet Bill. Know we are thinking about you and that we love you. DENVER AND JOAN FORD, JUNE 19, 2007 Dee, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Janie JANIE COCKRELL, JUNE 19, 2007 Bill was a good friend to our family, especially to Bob. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. AMY E SMITH, JUNE 19, 2007 Marca, The first time I met your Dad was at a "Stream" party at your home in Midland. I had been introducing myself to different people and asking them who they belonged to. Your dad smiled and made me guess who he belonged to. At first, I could not figure it out, because I was guessing women his age. Then I realized that he was not talking about his wife....but his daughter! Please know how much you are loved and how much we care. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Cristi STEVE AND CRISTI BERNING, JUNE 19, 2007 We remember Bill as always smiling and having something funny to say. We missed his company at the after church meals at various restaurants. We love you, Billy and Saundra BILLY & SAUNDRA FIELDS, JUNE 19, 2007 Bill was a great servant of God. His love for life and people could be seen in everything he did. He touched the lives of so many. JOE J. CARDOT, JUNE 19, 2007 Dear Fran and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your great loss. I enjoyed talking and visiting with you both when we all worshipped at Willis. You both are very special people. You're in my thoughts and prayers during this especially difficult time. Love and blessings, Lynn P. Hartshorn LYNN P. HARTSHORN, JUNE 19, 2007 Fran,Anita and I have fond memories of our time together ar 11th & Willis. Our hearts a broken for you. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. JERRY & ANITA DENMAN, JUNE 19, 2007 Fran- I am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. You and him have a special place in our hearts here at Dr. David McCain's office. You are in our thoughts and prayers. LAURIE LACKEY, JUNE 19, 2007 Our love and prayers are with Fran and her family upon the passing of a wonderful Christian gentleman, who was much loved by so many. GARY & EILEEN STEPHEN, JUNE 19, 2007 May yhe Lord be with You NELDA J VAUGHT, JUNE 19, 2007 Gale and I extend our condolences on the death of your husband. WILLIAM A GOODWIN, JUNE 19, 2007 Bill Wilson, Wilson was much more than a Ketchersid friend, he was family. Cled and Bill could be at each others throat one minute (competitive rascals they were) and laughing the next as best friends do. I remember Bill working with Ketchersid Construction from Artesia, NM to the cool pines of Ruidosa (You know, he reluctantly let me drive him around at 12 yrs old)to Seymour, TX (we all know the fun stories, that nearly reach legendary status) to our final job in Clovis, NM. The memories with Fran and Bill at the Congress Inn, Roaring Fifties bring back fun family times. If Cled needed help he could always count on Bill to be there. Fran, on behalf of Cled & Frances and all the Ketchersid Kids, we love you all very much. We miss Bill, but we all know he is in a better place. You all are in our prayers. The Ketchersid Family BOBBY D KETCHERSID, JUNE 19, 2007 What a wonderful memory of your father's warm embrace and welcoming smile. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. BRENDA FOSTER, JUNE 19, 2007

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