Mr. Raymond "Fat Sam" Wilson

WILSON, Mr. Raymond "Fat Sam" - Age 87, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his residence. Family hour 10:00 AM Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Five-Fold Ministry Christian Center, 8041 N. McKinley Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor Juanita Crump, Host Pastor, District Elder Melvin Davis, Eulogist. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:00 AM Saturday. Mr. Wilson will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday with family present from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM to receive friends. Mr. Raymond Wilson was born March 21, 1937 in Norphlet, Arkansas, the son of Robert L. Wilson and Virgie Burns. Raymond was a resident of Norphlet until he was 7 years old and later was a resident of Flint, Michigan since 1944. He attended Flint Community Schools and graduated from Flint Northern High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served 4 years and was Honorably Discharge. Upon his return to Flint he met and married the love of his life, Shirley Anne Thomas. On February 20, 1961 they were united in Holy Matrimony. He was employed by General Motors Corporation for 42 years. Raymond loved the outdoors (fishing, hunting and camping). He was a skilled carpenter and exceptional handyman. Raymond held the mastery level when it came to Dominoes, Cooncan, Horseshoes and Pool. And was known as “The Grill Master” of the family. He was affectionately known as “Paw-Paw” and was known by his friends as “Fat Sam”. Raymond was baptized at Greater Emmanuel Temple. Mr. Raymond Wilson leaves to cherish his memory: 3 sons, Thomas (Jackie) Wilson of Flint, Todd Wilson of Peoria, AZ and Raymond (LaKisha) Wilson Jr. of Louisville, KY; 11 grandchildren, Kenya Richard, QuaVontay, Pamela, Todd II (Monye’), Alycia, Gregory II, Kevin, Lauren, Raymond III, Thomas II and Savannah Wilson; 13 great-grandchildren, Kamiran, Morgan, Christian, Ta’maya, Tourrie, Jayceon, Devonta, Aiden, Zavier, Kenyan, Chase, Camdyn, Carson and Jada; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends including special friend, Lucy Hicks. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Shirley A. Wilson; son, Gregory Wilson; parents, Robert L. and Virgie (Burns) Wilson; 2 sisters, Mildred Givens and Mercille Braddockk; 4 brothers, Thomas Wilson, Edgar Wilson, Essie B. Wilson and Robert L. Wilson Jr.

Mr. Raymond "Fat Sam" Wilson

March 21, 1937 - October 29, 2024