Robert W. Wilson
February 26, 1944 ~ February 25, 2023
SCOTLAND NECK–Robert W. Wilson, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Born in Halifax County, NC on February 26, 1944, he was the son of the late Albert Odell Wilson and Ruth Britt Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Alexandra Baldwin; his sister, Bobby Jean Cook; and his brother-in-law, Walter Daniel Cook, Jr.
Robert loved riding his motorcycle. He was an outdoorsmen he enjoyed boating, fishing, camping and white water rafting. Robert was a great craftsman and could make all kinds of furniture. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. Robert was quick-witted and loved to play pranks on his friends. He was a man of God and an honest man. Robert was known to many as “Mr. Fix It”, he was a jack of all trades and could fix anything that was given to him. He enjoyed the challenges when someone told him it couldn’t be fixed. Robert never met a stranger and could talk for hours to anyone about anything. He was a giver and would do anything for anyone in need and never want anything in return. Robert was a loving husband, an amazing father, great friend to so many people. Robert will be truly missed, but his loving spirit will live on in the hearts of all his family and friends that knew and loved him.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Anna Hudgins Wilson; his son, Robert Odell Wilson and wife, Alisa, of VA; his brother-in-law, Harry Hudgins and wife, Connie; his nephew, Walter Daniel Cook III and wife Elaine; his nieces, Kim Messer and husband, Todd, and Elizabeth Bailey and husband, Jeff; special friends, Dewayne and Shelly Narron; along with many great nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Scotland Neck United Methodist Church, 110 W 9th St, Scotland Neck, NC 27874 with Pastor Dustin Sprouse officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s memory to Scotland Neck United Methodist Church, 110 W 9th St., Scotland Neck, NC 27874.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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I did not know Mr Wilson, but I feel like I knew him through his son,Odell. Lots of stories and adventures have come to our attention since we have become friends and brothers. Our sincere condolences too all of Mr Wilson’s family. With Love from American Patriot Vanguard Va001
Q: What will you miss most about Robert?
A: His smile. He was so genuine and loving. He was an amazing man and loved his wife with all his heart. Robert will truly be missed and void will forever be our heart without him.
Our sincerest condolences to all of Uncle Robert’s family and friends. We miss him
Love,
Mitzi, Steven and Katie
We are praying for Anna and her family. He will be missed. Carmen help him and his wife with repairs on their motorcycles. Letting Anna know if she needs our help she can always call us. Carmen and Milly Scarbel
Q: Describe where Robert worked and what they did
A: Robert was a great freind. Never met a stranger. And live to tell tall jokes. Play jokes. We worked at Lilly international in Scotland neck together. But he was freinds with my mom and dad. Pearl bass and Johnnie c bass sr. Freind and use to go to the crow hop in Scotland. Neck. Dance hall. Lol. I put brakes on his motorcycle. He wanted to sell it. Soon as I told him I wanted to buy it. He changed his mind right then. Lol. He will be missed. This school people. Are missed because of the timeline they were born and lived. Rip mr Robert. Amen Brent Bass.