A Service of CelebrationF O R T H E L I F E O F
Mr. Don Wilson“ L O P E ”
Sunr iseJ UNE 22 , 1970
Sunset A PR IL 25, 2020
Friday, May 1, 20202:00 PM
Restoration Word Ministry
66 Tram RoadElliott, South Carolina 29046
Reverend Kimberly King, Pastor
IntermentPentecostal Temple Holiness
Church CemeteryHighway 341
Lynchburg, South Carolina
AcknowledgementWe, the family of the late
Mr. Don “Lope” Wilson,wish to acknowledge, with deep appreciation, themany expressions of love, concern, and kindnessshown to them during this time of bereavement.
May God bless and keep you!
We, the staff of Nelson-Haile Funeral Home, sincerely hope that our service has been a source of comfort to
each of you. Our goal, for the past five generations, has been and continues to be to provide excellent services to
those families we are privileged to serve.
Only if I had time to tell you
what I wanted to tell you,
but just know I love you with all my heart.
Despite what people think or say,
you still my dad, and Nothing Will Change That.
Hoepfully, one day, when Jesus calls me home,
we will catch up the missing times we lost out.
I Love You Don With All My Heart,
and I’m Happy to Have Your Last Name
and Happy To Be Your One and Only Daughter.
I Will See You In Heaven One Day.
I love You!
From: Alexis Wilson and Myrain Jackson
Order of ServicePrelude
Processional ....................................................Soft Music
Prayer of Comfort .............Evangelist Katecia Simmons
Scripture Reading Old Testament ..........................Elder Lucious Wilson New Testament ................................. Pastor Kimberly
Solo .....................................................Dreshawn Wilson
Poem ........................................Alexis Wilson, Daughter
Poem ........................................Shybleke Gregg, Nephew
Acknowledgement ........................ Valerie Wilson-Webb
Expression.......................................... Two Minutes Each Community .............................. Teia Hannible-Fisher Church ............................................ Mr. James Rogers Family ......................................... Mr. Odimir Stadard
Reflections ......................................... Two Minutes Each Mr. Christopher Moses Mr. Emmanuel Simon
Elder Corey King
Solo ............................................................. Myla Wilson
Words of Comfort ........................ Pastor Betty GrahamPentecostal Temple Holiness Church
Recessional .....................................................Soft Music
Precious MemoriesReflectionsMr. Don “Lope” Wilson departed his Earthly life on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Springdale Nursing Home in Camden, SC.
Don was born on June 22, 1970, in Elliott, SC, to Mary Wilson and Willie Byrd. He grew up in Elliott, SC, where he attended the public schools of Lee County. He graduated in 1988, taking a general studies diploma. After graduation, Don joined and became a member of the United States Army, where he became an Airborne Specialist. Yes, our Don jumped out of Airplanes and fought for our Country in the Gulf War. He was a part of the 82nd Airborne Division. We are grateful to Don for his service that earned him notoriety throughout the Lee County area. After leaving the Army, he found employment with many different agencies. He was with his last job for over 20 years at Santee Print Works in Sumter, SC. He was a hard worker, a good friend, and a great comedian. He knew how to make you smile and had a wonderful personality.
Don leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Alexis Wilson of Bishopville, SC; mother, Mary Wilson of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Cindy (Rubin) Billie, Mrs. Terry (Adam) Rouse, and Mrs. Dionne (Marion) Gregg; seven nephews, Brandon (Shonda) Wilson, Brad Wilson, Sherman Wilson, Christopher Rouse, Christian Rouse, Shybleke Gregg, and Jaden Gregg; three nieces, Brittany Wilson, Elbony Wilson, and Acoia Gregg; six aunts; five uncles; close friends, Corey King, Jamie Wilson, Emmuel Simon, Wallace Wells, Bobby Primes, Tyrone Primes; and a host of grandnieces, grand nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, and many close associates.
He preceded in death by his father, Willie Byrd; brother, Joseph Wilson; maternal grandparents, Louise and Levi Wilson; three aunts; and three uncles.M
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