Clarence O. Wilson

Clarence O. Wilson age 86 of Hastings passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by his family at Thornapple Manor in Hastings.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Bonnie; his children Connie Rush, Deborah Wilson, and Ronald Wilson; his grandson Michael Cole; and sister Evon (Buddy) Lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mable (Johns), his son-in-law James Rush, brothers Raymond Wilson, Charles Wilson, and sister Rosabelle (Wardell) Bush.

Clarence attended Pennfield High School, where he was active in football and track. He served in the US Army, PVC, Specialist 4 Technician, under high security clearance protecting the Honest John Rocket project from 1958–1960, completing his education in the military on 12-7-1959.  He was a Craftsman at Battle Creek Box Company, Union Pump, EW Bliss, retiring from Viatec in 1998.  Clarence was a hardworking, dedicated family man and loved doing anything that involved family.  Clarence enjoyed hunting, gardening, bowling, golfing, and many different arts and crafts.

The family would like to thank the staff of Thornapple Manor and Elara Caring Hospice for their wonderful care.

Family and friends will be received for visitation on Monday, October 18 from 2:00-4:00 PM and again from 6:00-8:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI with Services held on Tuesday, October 19 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Feel free to wear your favorite Tiger or Lions appeal to the service. Interment will be at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, 1490 E. Michigan Ave, Battle Creek, MI immediately following. Please join the family for fellowship at Cornwell's Turkeyville, 18935 15 ½ Mile Rd, Marshall, MI after interment.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Parkinson's Foundation www.parkison.org , Thornapple Manor www.thornapplemanor.com or Elara Caring, https://elara.com .  To leave an online condolence, photo or memory visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .