Monday, March 26, 2007

Rev. Henry Wilson Passes Away

Rev. Joseph Henry Wilson, retired elder on the Missouri District, passed away this morning, Monday, March, 26, 2007, at Lock Haven Nursing Home in Macon, MO. He was 94 years old. He had lived at home until last December. Rev. Wilson was ordained in 1946 and served his entire ministry on the Missouri District. He and his wife also served as Pinecrest campground caretakers for two and a half years. He is survived by his wife, Christina, his five children and many, many grandchildren and over 30 great-grandchildren. His funeral was held at the Macon Church of the Nazarene, Thursday, March 29th, and was attended by Rev. Michael Palmer, Missouri District Superintendent, and nearly a dozen our district pastors.