[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 17 (Thursday, January 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E74-E75]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF LEE WILSON

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                        HON. JODEY C. ARRINGTON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 28, 2021

  Mr. ARRINGTON. Madam Speaker, Lee Roy Wilson, 90, a longtime resident 
of Rule, TX, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. A funeral service was 
held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the First Baptist 
Church, Rule with Rev. Scott Hensley officiating.
  Lee Roy Wilson was born October 5, 1930 in Rule, TX to Okla (Nabors) 
and Roy Wilson; he was the last surviving child of 10. He married 
Frances (Wade) Wilson on November 14, 1953 in Pinkerton, TX and they 
enjoyed 56 years of marriage. Lee Roy served in the U.S. Army during 
the Korean War. After his discharge he worked in the oil field for 34 
year as a production supervisor for Sojourner. He also farmed and 
worked as a hunting guide for many years. He loved hunting, gardening, 
and sharing his vegetables he raised with his friends and family. Lee 
Roy's greatest loves were God, his family, and the many friends he had. 
He loved being able to attend annual Wilson and Wade reunions so he 
could spend precious time with his family.
  He is survived by his children, Melinda Casey, Roy Wilson (Becky), 
Fran McCown (Jerry); grandchildren, Sandy Anderson (Jody), Blayne 
Casey, Jeff Casey, Stefanie Bonds (Kelly), Lesli McCarroll (Ryan), Lee 
Taylor Wilson, Zach Tinnin (Sarah), Joey Wilson (Dusty), Cole McCown; 
great grandchildren, Callie Ervin (Matt), Tanner Anderson, Will 
Anderson, Addison Bonds, Kadynce Bonds, Knoxlee Bonds, Braxton Wharry, 
Jaxon Wharry, Stephen McCarroll, Brendan Tinnin, Connor Tinnin, Gavin 
Tinnin, Shelby Wilson, Riley Wilson, Quaid Wilson; great-great 
grandchildren, Ace, Wade, and June Ervin; brothers-in-law, Don Wade 
(Sue), Sonny Wade; numerous nieces, nephews and their families.
  He is preceded in death by his wife, Frances; son, Johnny; 
granddaughter, Chelsea Tinnin; 2 brothers; and 7 sisters.

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