Ernest R. Wilson of Selmer, TN was born September 30, 1932 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Buster and Thelma Hardin Wilson. He was a retired truck driver with East West Motor Freight in Selmer. He was a United States Army Korean Veteran.
He is survived by his wife Marilon Wilson of Selmer. They were united in marriage on May 21, 1981. Other survivors are two daughters, Jeannie Boyd of Memphis, TN, Stephanie Braveeagle and husband Sully of Bethel Springs, TN; three sons, Gary Joe Wilson of Jackson, TN, Jeff Wilson and wife Debbie of Bethel Springs, Jimmy Smith of Selmer; eight grandchildren, Bridget Wilkes, Penny Wilbanks, Jeremy Russom, Jeremy Hurst, Amber Wilson, Terra Wilson, Dustin Grimes, Jamie Smith; 7 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild; a sister, Emma Lou Sheffield of Bethel Springs; a brother, Barney Wilson of Somerville, TN along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Wilson; a son, Tim Wilson; a brother, William Wilson.
Services will be announced when available.
