Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameBoyd WILSON [54029], [54032]
BirthOct 21, 1929 [54032]
DeathOct 18, 2021 [54032]
BurialEast Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 East Gov. John Sevier Highway (Hwy #168), Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee [54032]
FlagsKorean War, US Marines
Spouses
BirthAug 26, 1934 [54031]
DeathOct 15, 2015 [54031]
BurialGreenwood Cemetery, 3500 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee [54031]
ChildrenKimberly Ann (1965-2008)
Obituary Online notes for Boyd WILSON
Boyd Wilson Jr.
October 18, 2021

Boyd Wilson, Jr. age 92, of Knoxville passed away on Monday October 18, 2021.

He was of the Baptist faith.

He was a proud United States Marine having served in the Korean War.

He sold cars for over sixty-five years, and rode motorcycles into his eighties.

He had a big heart for people and loved spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by parents, Boyd and Edna Wilson; daughter, Kim Wilson; grandson, Brian Reed; and great granddaughter, Paislee Magee.

He is survived by wife, Deborah Wilson; children, David (Sara) Wilson, Pam (Kevin) Cummins, Wendy (Mike) Cox, and Kevin Rogers; six grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; sister, Polly Pulliam; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family would like to offer special thanks for Avalon Hospice of Knoxville and Morristown.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Mr. Wilson's honor can be made to your favorite charity.

The family will meet at 9:45 am Tuesday October 26, 2021, at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Highway) for a 10:00 am graveside service with Chaplain Joe Hamlet officiating and full military honors.
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Obituary Online notes for Jean E. (Spouse 1)
Jean E. Smith Paylor, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2015. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tennessee and retired from U.T. Hospital after 20 years of service.

Preceded in death by parents, Roger and Betty Smith; and daughter, Kimberly Ann Wilson.

Survived by loving husband and caregiver, Richard Paylor; son, David Wilson and wife, Sara; daughter, Pam Cummins and husband, Kevin; son, Richard Paylor and wife, Marion; brother, Jimmy Smith and wife, Sarah; six grandchildren, Brian, Heather, Scott, Holly, Matthew W., and Matthew P.; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 17th at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet at Greenwood Cemetery Monday, October 19th at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service. Pastor Allen James officiating. Pallbearers: Brian Reed, Scott Reed, Matthew Wilson, Matt Paylor, Chip Lynch, and Travis White. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Salem Baptist Church, 8201 Hill Rd. Knoxville, TN. 37938. www.mynattfh.com.

Funeral Home
Mynatt Funeral Home Inc Halls Chapel
4131 E Emory Rd
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-9195 Funeral Home Details
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18, 2015
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