Homer D. Wilson, Sr., 79

Homer D. Wilson, Sr., 79, of McMinnville died Thursday, Feb. 1 at River Park Hospital. He was born on April 18, 1927 in DeKalb County, and was preceded in death by parents Houston Gray and Bryna Ann Jones Wilson; wife Louise Lentz Wilson; and brother Ewin Gray Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII and was a retired oil distributor.

Survivors include his son Homer D. Wilson, Jr. of McMinnville; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Nell and Dyer Grissom of Rock Island; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joe and Jo Dean Lentz of Gatlinburg, and Tom and Betty Lentz of Dallas, Texas; and granddaughter Jessica Wilson of Nashville. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive.

Graveside service and interment were held Saturday at Mt. View Cemetery. Don Howard officiated. Military grave rites were administered by American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064 at the cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.