Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson, 69, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:44 pm, Monday May 22, 2017 at his home.

Michael was born September 3, 1947 in Galesburg the son of Edward and Betty Bainter Wilson. He married Janice O’Neal on April 1, 1967 in Galesburg.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janice; his son, Michael C. (Tiffany) Wilson of Galesburg; his daughter, Angela Sue (the late Kerry) Pinnell of Hazelwood, Missouri; his brother, Edward (Kirsten) Wilson of Kingsman, Arizona; his sister, Cheryl (Bennie) Knox of Gilson, Illinois and four grandchildren, Haley and Kerry Pinnell, Michael Roman and Chloe Wilson. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law.

Michael served in the United States Navy for four years during Vietnam War as SN. He had received the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam. He had received the Silver Star Medal. He also had received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and Ribbon, the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross Medal Color with Palm). He was honorably discharged due to permanent disability. He later worked for the Representative for the State of Illinois for over 34 years.

Michael graduated from Galesburg High School with an honorary diploma. He had attended Western Illinois University and graduated from the University of Colorado. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, the VFW #2257 and the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. He enjoyed woodworking and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 9:00 am Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Military Honors by VFW 2257/Legion Post 285 Veterans Honor Guard. Deacon Michael Crummer will officiate. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm Friday at the chapel. Cremation will be accorded following services. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Defenders of Freedom Veterans Home. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com