Ronald Wilson

Ronald Wilson, was born January 21, 1943 and passed away peacefully at his home in Markham at the age of 80 on October 5th, 2023. He was predeceased by Woodrow Wilson, Sybil Washington Wilson, and he left behind siblings Gregory (Bacariel) Wilson, Wayne Wilson, and Darlene Wilson-Foster. Children, Stacey Wilson Miller (Tom), Ronald Wilson (Rebecca), and Laurie Wilson-Moore (Scott). Grandchildren, Nathan Miller (Claire), Katie Bollino (Mike), Mitch Miller (Lauren), Gabriel Wilson (Ashley), Lydia Wilson, Chaney Moore, Shaffer Moore, and Wilson Moore. Great-grandchildren, Alida Miller, Emerson Miller, and Ezekiel Wilson as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves a special friend Diane Philpot of 12 years.

Ronald served in the United States Navy on the USS Charles S. Sperry and had a love for drag racing, fishing and aviation. He served as a board of director member for the American Legion Post #398 for several years.

Friends and family will gather for a visitation for Ronald that will be held Sunday, October 15th, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Orland Funeral Home, 9900 West 143rd Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60462, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.orlandfuneralhome.com for the Wilson family.