Emanuel “Manny” Hoover Wilson, 91 of Silver Spring, MD passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Serene Homestead residential assisted living home. He was the devoted husband of 69 years to Elizabeth “Libby” (Jones) Wilson.
Born in New Haven, CT on March 13, 1929, he was the son of the late John E. Wilson, Sr. and Ann E. (Winters) Wilson. He graduated from Hillhouse High School in New Haven and attended New Haven College (University of New Haven) and Rutgers University. Emanuel proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Guam and Japan. He held a variety of positions over the course of his 36-year career with IBM, first in New Haven, then various locations in New Jersey, and also in New York City, finally transferring to Washington, DC in 1975. It was at IBM where Emanuel gained the nickname “Manny” by his co-workers starting on his first day of employment in August 1954.
Emanuel was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, serving as a Past Commander supporting the VFW’s National Veterans Service Program.
He was an avid sports fan, attending several professional league level games including the New York Giants, the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Nationals. Emanuel also enjoyed the game of golf, playing when he was able to, but he also enjoyed watching it. He loved to read, especially current events and history.
In addition to his wife, Elizabeth; Emanuel leaves to cherish his memory, son Michael Wilson of Fort Worth, TX, daughters Marcia Wilson of Laurel, MD, and Marilyn Wilson Burnett of Stone Mountain, GA; a beloved daughter-in-law Teri Wilson of Euless, TX; grandchildren: Mario Wilson, Marcus (Christan) Wilson, William Burnett, Elizabeth (Liz) Burnett, Joseph Burnett, and Sydney Burnett; sister Alicia (Ernest “Boots”) Jones; a host of great-grandchildren; cousin Fannie Jackson; nieces; nephews; and other relatives and devoted friends. He was predeceased by siblings Dora Allen, James (Verina) Wilson, Sarah (Ralph) Kimble, William Wilson, Margaret Wilson Jackson, Julia Wilson Lovelace, John (Agnes) Wilson, Jr., Mary Wilson, and granddaughter Angela Starr Wilson.
Emanuel was a faithful communicant of Transfiguration Episcopal Church and then Grace Episcopal Church, both in Silver Spring, MD.
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