
Harry B. Wilson (1921-2009)
Harry B. Wilson, 87, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday evening, June 29, 2009, in King's Daughters Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 17, 1921, in Ashland, a son of the late Russell Pernell Wilson and Nellie Simpson Wilson Wheeler.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Tommy J. Wheeler, and a sister, Wanda L. Wilson.
He was a retired security guard with Armco Steel, was of the Nazarene faith and a World War II Army veteran.
Surviving are his loving wife of 67 years, Wilma V. Wilson; a son, Larry David (Cathy) Wilson of Ashland; two sisters, Bessie Ann Roberson of Ashland and Nancy Kay (Charles P.) Leach of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren Shawn David (Kellie) Wilson of Louisville, Jason Lee (Ashley) Wilson of Dayton, Ohio, Kristin Beth (David) Coffey of Dayton, Ohio, Tiffany Michelle (Derek) Peters of Louisville and Stacey Nicole Wilson of Flatwoods, Ky.; and a great-granddaughter, Madison Rose Wilson.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009, at Ashland Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel by Dr. Steve Ruby and the Rev. Richard Suman. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 1, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel in Ashland.
A military service will be conducted by American Legion Kenova Post 93.
Friends may make contributions to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY 41101
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com