Troy Lee Wilson

Troy was born on March 31, 1925 in La Fayette, GA to Fred and Mamie Howard.

In 1941, he went into the Navy and served in World War II, on a Cargo Gunner on Merchant ship. His compassion heart, faithful service and humble sprit have been encouraging to many people during his life. Troy retired form Lovemans as a manager.

He was dedicated to his volunteer work with Hamilton County Baptist Association St. Elmo Mission Troy enjoyed gardening and was a life long member of the Lions Club

Troy is preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Stone Wilson; parents Fred and Mamie Lou Wilson; sister Dorthy Debord ; brother Charlie ( Dub)

Troy is survived by his wife Shirley Moon Wilson of 16 years ;

His nephews Jerry(Nancy) Debord ,David (Bobbie) Debord, Randy (Debbie) Wilson; niece Debbie (Chuck) Harris, Teresa (John) Cannon

Several great nephews and nieces

Four step daughters Cheryl Evans , Sharon ( Tim) Chapman, Holly (Brian) Cross and Karma ( Tom) Watson

Seven great grandchildren and Five great great grandchildren

The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 21, 2013 from 5 -7 at Chattanooga Funeral Home-North Chapel

Funeral Service will be Monday, April 22, 2013 at 10 am in the Funeral Home Chapel

With Rev. David McNabb officiating. Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Troy’s name to Caris Hospice, 5959 Shallowford Road, Suite 551, Chattanooga, Tennessee 373415, and /or Dallas Bay Baptist Church, 8305 Daisy Dallas Road, Hixson, Tennessee 373434. Special thanks to Caris Hospice, which Blessed our family with their loving care.

Arrangements are by the Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, North Chapel, Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaNorthChapel.com