Henry G. Wilson, III, age 79 of Coffeeville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

A private family memorial service for immediate family will be held to honor his life. Reverend Ken Salley will officiate the service.

Henry was born on December 20, 1940 and was the son of the late Henry G. Wilson, Jr. and Francis Christine Brown Wilson.

He was a carpenter and retired from the Grenada School District Maintenance Department. Henry was a Baptist and also an avid gardener.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Karel Ann Collins Wilson; and his precious grandson, Michael Wilson.

He is survived by two daughters, Paige Hill and her husband, John, and Pat Wilson; two sons, Jeff Wilson and his wife, Lynne, and Jack Wilson and his wife, Amelia; six grandchildren, John Ryan, Charlie, Amy, Ben, Caitlin and Andrew; and one great-granddaughter, Kobi Grace. He is also survived by his sister, Fay Wilson Joiner and his brother, Jack Wilson, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Mortimer National Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.