1800 St. George Rd., Valparaiso

If Someone Has Passed Away, Call Now: (219) 462-3511 Emergency Services Available 24 Hours/Day

Leave a Tribute

William “Bill” H. Wilson, Jr.

December 26, 1946 - July 2, 2018

Wilson Obit Photo

Condolences(5)

  1. REPLY
    Donna Buchanan Norrick says

    So shocked to learn of Billy ‘ s passing. We new each other all the way back to Baker. So glad was able to talk to him at the reunion and birthday party. I know the family will be at a loss. My deepest condolences.

  2. REPLY
    Shelly McEvilly says

    Troy, Hobart and the rest of the Wilson family – Had much respect for Billy. He always took time to talk to me at the meetings when I was an apprentice. Meant a lot and spoke volumes of his union leadership. Brother Wilson you will be missed.

  3. REPLY
    Steve Briody says

    You fought a long, hard battle for too many years, Bill. Be at peace.

    Steve Briody

  4. REPLY
    KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY says

    ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY

  5. REPLY
    Linda yuan says

    Billy. You will be missed. You were a hard working man. Loved his family.
    You fought a hard battle. Rip,

Leave a Tribute

Once you click "Create Tribute", your tribute will be sent to a family member or representative to approve before it appears online.

William “Billy” H. Wilson, Jr., 71, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away July 2, 2018 in Valparaiso. He was born December 26, 1946 in Princeton, Indiana son of William H. & Martha (Young) Wilson, Sr.

Billy proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam from 1966-1968. He served as past president and member of the UA Local 136 Plumbers & Steamfitters for almost 49 years and was a member of the VFW Post 1114.

Billy is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Diana (Wolf) Wilson; children, Troy Wilson, Nicole (Roger) Damm, and Ryon (Sarah) Wilson; grandchildren, Hannah Wilson (Zach Baker), Ashton Wilson, Evan Wilson, Harrison Damm, Reece Damm, and Tyler Wilson; siblings, Jackie Franks, Wanda Smith, Hobart (Beverly) Wilson, Judy (Sammie) Walden, and Doyle (Julie) Wilson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, James and Robert.

A visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 PM Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso followed by full military honors.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be given to the Salvation Army.

A visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 PM Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso, Indiana. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso followed by full military honors.