Wilson was born June 7, 1952, in Pittsburg and graduated from Girard High School in 1970. He later earned certification from Pittsburg State University in technical drafting in 1972. He married Mary Loretta McKenna on May 12, 1973, at the Newman Center on the Pittsburg State University campus. Over the years, he worked as a structural steel draftsman for companies including McNally Manufacturing and Unique Metal Fabrication in Pittsburg, and Mid America Pipe in West Mineral, retiring in 2019. His life included time with family, along with interests such as bowling, horseshoe pitching, and NHRA Drag Racing.
A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Pittsburg. A Rosary Prayer Service will be held at 10 a.m. prior to the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to St. Mary’s Colgan Schools. Friends can drop off or mail memorials to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.