Passed: Saturday, October 24, 2015
Funeral: Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Age: 87
Location: Lyman
Veteran
Francis Doyle Wilson, 87, widower of Frances Tapp Wilson, died October 24, 2015 at The Cottages at Brushy Creek.
A native of Greer, son of the late William Zadok and Belle Pittman Wilson, he was a Class of 1945 graduate of Greer High School, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Washington Baptist Church.
Doyle started in textiles at 16 years old and had advanced to Director of Domestic Services at Springs Industries by his retirement. He was a giving, loving gentleman.
Surviving are one brother, William Walton Wilson of Greenville; two sisters, Joan "Joey" Green of Greer and Dorothy "Dot" Parris of West Columbia; and special friend, Peggy Groce.
Mr. Wilson was predeceased by one brother, LeGrand Wilson.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Washington Baptist Church, conducted by Dr. Drew Hines and Dr. Harold Parris.
Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday at The Wood Mortuary.
The families are at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to Washington Baptist Church, 3500 N. Highway 14, Greer, SC 29651 or Greer Community Ministries, P.O. Box 1373, Greer, SC 29652.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
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