Leon C. Wilson

April 9, 1942 - June 22, 2017

Leon C. Wilson, age 75 years, a resident of Beverly, passed away Thursday evening, June 22, 2017 in Nella’s, Inc. following an extended illness. He was born April 9, 1942 at Fairfax, VA. A son of the late Burley Wilson and the late Lorine Gill Wilson Rader. On June 30, 1977 at Cumberland, MD, he was married to Pamela Jo Swecker Wilson who survives at Beverly. The Wilson’s would have celebrated forty years of marriage on June 30th. Also surviving are two sons, Chad Lee Wilson and partner Gary Nehls of Mill Creek and Shane Lee Dysart of North Carolina. Two daughters, Chasity Dawn McCauley and husband Brad of Mill Creek and Shannon Lorine Dysart of North Carolina; seven grandchildren,Dakota Lee Arbogast, Zachary, Joel, Gracie and Luke McCauley, Amber Dysart and Arionna Liberati; One brother, Steven Wayne Wilson and wife Donna of Dailey and four sisters, Ruby Channel and husband Roger, Elkins, Evelena Taylor and Maxine Metz both of Mill Creek, Loretta Martin of Elkins and several nieces and nephews also survive. Also preceding him in death were three brothers. Leon attended the schools of Randolph County and was employed for over thirty years as General Manager for the Wendy’s Restaurant in Elkins prior to his retirement. Leon loved his family and nature. He enjoyed walking, fishing, shooting pool and horseshoes. He was a man of Faith and a member of the Jubilee Outreach Ministries. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8: 00 pm Sunday, June 25, 2017 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, June 26, 2017 from the funeral home chapel. Apostle Harold Swecker and Pastor Deborah Swecker will officiate and interment will follow in the Mountain State Memorial Gardens near Gilman. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association Northern Regional Office, 1299 Pineview Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505 in memory of Leon. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Leon C. Wilson. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.