Columbus Dispatch, The (OH) - August 25, 2002
Ancil Leroy "Curly" Wilson, 80, of Groveport, formerly of Reese and Minford, Ohio, passed from this earthly life to eternal life with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 22, 2002.
He left behind temporarily his wife Ina of 55 years; son, John (Beverly) Wilson of Columbus, Oh.; daughter, Joyce (Rick) Thompson of Canal Winchester, Oh.; grandchildren, Rick (Karen) Thompson Jr., Samantha (Jason) Gang, Heather Thompson (fiance, Mark Clagett), and Jason, Joshua and John Wilson; 5 great-grandchildren, Beth and Samuel Thompson, and Jordan, Cole and Riley Gang; 1 sister, Virginia McCarley of Grove City, Oh.; and many nieces and nephews.
Ancil was preceded in death by his parents Rev. John Wilson and Elitha (Siler) Wilson, 3 brothers and 5 sisters. A faithful member of Reese Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union for 41 years, where he was active in many offices through the years until the time of his stroke.
He was serving as janitor of the church for the third time when he became ill. He also was a janitor for Groveport United Methodist Church and the Hamilton Township High School.
He was a 1941 graduate of Minford High School, served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years and was a WW II Veteran. Ancil was a retired telegrapher from the Chessie System Railroad.
Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 650 W. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, Oh. and 1 hour prior to the service Monday 11 a.m.-12 noon at Reese Chapel Church of Christ in Christian Union, 4747 Ridge St., Reese, Oh., where service will take place at 12 noon with Rev. Don Spurgeon and Pastor Tim Huffman officiating. Interment Union Grove Cemetery, military graveside rites will be conducted by the United States Navy.
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