Mark E. Wilson Sr.

Mark E. Wilson Sr. obituary, Wardensville, WV

Mark E. Wilson Sr.

Mark Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Giffin Funeral Home & Crematory on Jul. 15, 2025.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Emery Wilson Sr., 70, of Winchester, Va. He died peacefully on July 12th surrounded by family.
Mark was born on September 26, 1954, in Winchester, Va. He graduated from John Handley High School in 1974. He had a strong love for music, his family, and a good cookout.
Mark is survived by his children, Tanya Golladay (Gerry Jr.) of Gore, Va., Mark (Bucky) Wilson Jr. (Stefanie) of Bunker Hill, Wv. and LaDonna Clemons (Jeff) of Bunker Hill, Wv., his grandchildren: Eric, Benjamin, Aden, Jared, and Brooke and his siblings Billy Wilson, Sam Wilson, and Brenda Willingham.
He will be forever loved and forever remembered.
Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Jean Wilson and his grandparents, Basil and Ruth Whitacre and Fred and Virginia Wilson.
A celebration of Mark's life will be held in September.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane Kearneysville, WV 25430.
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