Michael D. Wilson I Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Michael D. Wilson I, age 65 of Millville and formerly of New York, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Samaritan Hospice in Mt. Holly after battling ALS for the past year. Born and raised in Corning, NY to the late Lawerance Wilson and Virginia (Shelp) Willow, Michael joined the United States Marine Corps and served during the Vietnam War. His many decorations included the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with One Star, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device, Rifle Sharpshooter Badge and a Meritorious Unit Citation. For five years, Michael worked for Harding Brothers in NY as a metal worker. He then worked for Elmira Heat Treating in Elmira, NY for many years and retired in 2006. He was a member of the VFW in Elmira, NY and the Marines Corps. League. He was a giant wrestling fan, loved fishing, and enjoyed playing video games and working in his yard. Michael will be sadly missed by his wife Shirley (Shaw); his children, Crystal and P.J. Townsend of Elmira, NY, Shelia and Darwin Terry of Bennettsburg, NY, Tracy and Jerry McPeak of Elmira, NY, Charise Shaw of Binghamton, NY, Micheal Conway of NY, and Misty Wilson of Millville; his brother Richard and Paula Wilson of Elmira, NY; his daughter in law Renée Perry of Elmira, NY; grandchildren, Kersten, Serenity, Delainey, Braylyn, Darien, Mitchell, Gavin, Katelyn, Morgan, Abby, Ian, Justin, Tranell, Kyrehl, Nathanel, Alexis, Alex, Justin, Emma-Leigh, and Mackenzie; two great grandchildren, Bently and Haylee; his best friend Alfred "Kenny" Shaw of Millville, as well as, many brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Michael Wilson II. A Memorial Service will be private at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Christy Funeral Home, Millville, NJ. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Michael D. Wilson I may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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Michael D. Wilson I

December 14, 1950 - June 2, 2016