Robert L. Wilson, 84, of Phoenix, passed away November 8, 2010 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born September 26, 1926 in Mesa. He spent his whole life here in the Valley of the Sun aside from the time as a young man he was on the high seas as a Merchant Marine. He retired from United Materials as a cement mixer truck driver. He also was involved with the Teamsters Union #104 in Phoenix.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Mattie Wilson, his mother; Bessie Wilson and grandson; Robbie Graham. He is survived by his daughters; Beverly Newkirk, Barbara Arellanes, grandchildren; Annette (Eddie) Becerra, Stephanie Blackhoop, Michael Newkirk, great-grandchildren; Camry and Erick Becerra, Celica and Cienna Blackhoop, Michelle and Lisa Newkirk.
Visitation will be Tuesday November 16th at 10 am at Thompson’s Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear. The funeral service will follow at 11:00am. The graveside committal will follow at 1:00pm at the City of Mesa Cemetery 1212 N. Center St., Mesa, AZ.