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Hartman K. Wilson, 89, of Corbin Branch Road, Bridgeport, passed away Monday morning, October 26, 2009, at his residence following a brief illness. He was born November 20, 1919 in Belington a son of the late Korah Wilson and Rosa Tallman Wilson.
On December 24, 1947, he married Dorothy Virginia Michael, who preceded him in death on December 17, 2002.
He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Dorothy Rader, Bridgeport; five grandchildren, Sherry Homier and her husband Bruce of Hilliard, OH, Jeff Murphy, Iraq, Rebecca Nay and her husband David of Lumberport, Regina Hall and her husband Greg of Point Pleasant, and Laura Smith and her husband Robert of Monongah; ten great grandchildren, Audra Claypoole, Brendan Homier, Michael Murphy, Alissa Murphy, Travis Nay, Zachary Nay, Justin Hall, Chelsea Hall, Robbie Smith and Randy Rader; two great-great grandchildren, Hayden Claypoole and Haylee Claypoole; nephew Jack Rucker of Bridgeport; two nieces, Charlotte Long of Clarksburg and Betty Kester also of Clarksburg.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Rader and a daughter Winona Parry. Mr. Wilson was the last remaining member of his family and the youngest of twelve children.
Hartman and Dorothy were the original builders and owners of Wilson’s Parkette Restaurant. He had served as President of IUOE Local #132, and retired as the business agent in December 1980. He was a member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church. He was also a 32nd degree Mason with the Masonic Late Lodge 63 and a member of the WV Draft Horse and Mule Association. He was a veteran of WWII having served in the Pacific Theater in the Seabee’s. An avid horseman, he won many blue ribbons at WV State Fairs, Barbour County Fairs and other horse shows and horse pulls.
Family and friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Wednesday from 12 noon to 8:00 pm, where funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, October 29, 2009, at 1 pm with Reverend Steven E. Dorsey presiding. Interment will be in Bridgeport Cemetery.
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| Mon, Oct 26, 2009 11:01 pm |
To all who loved and adored HK Wilson (Pappy) He loved us all and will be looking down upon us to keep us safe. While we are mourning our loss many are meeting him at the gates of Heaven and Dorothy (Nana) is opening her arms to welcome his presence. As he is leaving part of his family behind, he is reuniting himself with many parts of his family he has missed. He will LIVE in all of our hearts and forever be kept as a treasure. Keep you memories of Hartman, the laughter he has created in us will help heal your pain. I end in this quote...."Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." ~ From a headstone in Ireland God Bless You all, Hartman's Great Granddaughter Audra Claypoole |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2009 1:40 pm |
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers! Blessings….. Mandi Loveday Receptionist Holzer Clinic Sycamore Live Well~ Laugh Often~ Love Much~ |