Marion “Hansford” Wilson age 90 of Florence passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, April 20, 2016from Noon till 2:00 p.m. at Elkins Funeral Home of Florence. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Rev William Brewer and Reggie Bruce officiating. Burial will be at Tri-Cities MemorialGardens.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ed and Gladys Wilson and a grandson Timothy Ray Brewer.
Hansford is survived by his wife of 70 years Fleda Taylor. One daughter, Alicia Wilson Brewer (Bobby) of Florence. Two sons, Stanley Wilson of Lawrenceburg, TN and Larry Wilson of Loretto, TN. One sister Peggy Ann Miller of Huntsville, AL. One brother Sanford Wilson (Mary) of Muscle Shoals, AL. Three grandchildren, Jeff Wayne Brewer (Michelle) of Florence, Kerrie Jollie (Bob) of Conyers, GA and Sherri Hart (Jeremy) of Florence. And eight great Grandchildren.
Mr. Wilson served our nation in the United States Navy during World War II. He is a member at Woodmont Baptist Church and a past Deacon. And he retired as a self employed saleman.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff of Green Oaks Inn for their care and making Hansford feel like the greatest saleman ever.
Elkins Funeral Home of Florence would like to invite you to leave condolences online at www.elkinsfuneralhome.com
