1952
Arthur
2014
Arthur William Wilson Jr.
April 18, 1952 — October 9, 2014
Arthur William Wilson Jr, age 62 of Hastings, passed away October 9, 2014 at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Art was born on April 18, 1952 in Florence, Alabama, the son of Arthur William and Mable (Gutheridge) Wilson Sr. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1970 and Grand Rapids Community College in 2002. Art honorably served in the United States Air Force.
He worked as a Journeyman Carpenter for many years, and was employed by Dan Diamond Equipment, Diamond Machinery, Steelcase and most recently D&S Machine Repair.
Art married Rita Rodriguez on May 26, 1982. As a child he contested ponies. Art built Doodle Bugs, was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also the president of the GLF.
Art was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tarra Ann Shellenbarger, sister Twerp (Carolyn), and brother-in-law, Rod.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Wilson of Hastings, daughters, Carrie Wilson of Indiana and Sage Wilson of Hastings, son, Bill Wilson of Virginia and children special to his heart. Christina Tucker, Brandy, Shayne, and Chase Todd, grandchildren: Misty, Arther, Haiden, Cole, Oscar, Axel, Memphis, Tyler, Kennedy, Damon, Catherine, Coby, Michaela and Bryson, great-grandchild, Zyla, five sisters: Connie, Kathy (Rodger), Ginger (Jack), Joanne (Mark), Teresa and brother-in-law, Butch.
Memorial contributions may be made to a food bank in your community.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm with a one hour visitation period from 1:00 pm until service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Art was born on April 18, 1952 in Florence, Alabama, the son of Arthur William and Mable (Gutheridge) Wilson Sr. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1970 and Grand Rapids Community College in 2002. Art honorably served in the United States Air Force.
He worked as a Journeyman Carpenter for many years, and was employed by Dan Diamond Equipment, Diamond Machinery, Steelcase and most recently D&S Machine Repair.
Art married Rita Rodriguez on May 26, 1982. As a child he contested ponies. Art built Doodle Bugs, was a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also the president of the GLF.
Art was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Tarra Ann Shellenbarger, sister Twerp (Carolyn), and brother-in-law, Rod.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Wilson of Hastings, daughters, Carrie Wilson of Indiana and Sage Wilson of Hastings, son, Bill Wilson of Virginia and children special to his heart. Christina Tucker, Brandy, Shayne, and Chase Todd, grandchildren: Misty, Arther, Haiden, Cole, Oscar, Axel, Memphis, Tyler, Kennedy, Damon, Catherine, Coby, Michaela and Bryson, great-grandchild, Zyla, five sisters: Connie, Kathy (Rodger), Ginger (Jack), Joanne (Mark), Teresa and brother-in-law, Butch.
Memorial contributions may be made to a food bank in your community.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm with a one hour visitation period from 1:00 pm until service time at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
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