Virgil "Shorty"

Wilson, Jr.

Obituary

Virgil "Shorty" Wilson, Jr., 75, of Tifton passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at Tift Health Care. His funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4, 2005, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. John S. Gibbs, Sr. officiating. Mr. Wilson was laid to rest at Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Mr. Wilson's nephews served as pallbearers.

Born August 15, 1929, in Jasper, Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Virgil Wilson, Sr. and Pearl Scott Wilson. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He was a retired truck driver.

Mr. Wilson is survived by one brother, A. W. Wilson of Tifton; two sisters, Susie Wells of Rochelle and Betty Marks of Valdosta; and one niece, Jackie Wilson of Tifton.