Gordon Wilson
Obituary
Gordon W. Wilson Jr., "Buddy" passed away peacefully in his sleep, at the Claremore Veterans Center, on Tuesday evening, November 25, 2008. Buddy was born in Tulsa on January 4, 1926, to Natalie Darl and Gordon W. Wilson Sr. Buddy graduated from Tulsa Central High School, was a World War II Naval veteran of the South Pacific, and a 32nd degree Mason.
Husband, dad, brother, Uncle Bud, and Granddad was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anita Jo Wilson, sons, Gordon W. Wilson, III (Brenda), John Bradford Wilson, Richard Alan Wilson (Jamie), Paul Douglas Wilson (Melinda), and Peter Donald Wilson (Marisha); brother, Mickey D. Wilson (Ann), sister-in-law Billie Kline, fourteen grand-children, five great-grand-children, three nieces, and three nephews.
Buddy, was preceded in death by his mother and father, mother-in-law Delma McKenna, sisters Patricia Morrison and Bettye Sue Rucker; sons Jeffery Scott Wilson and David Michael Wilson.
Buddy was formerly Vice President of Operations for Squaw Transit Company for 26 years. Buddy loved fishing and hunting in Oklahoma, Colorado and Wyoming. He drove stock cars at the fairgrounds in the 1950's, and stock drag cars at Tulsa International Raceway in the 1960's. Since the early 70's Buddy was an avid and loyal TU football fan, as a season ticket holder until his health would not longer allow him to attend.
Buddy also loved helping his family, friends and even those that he didn't know. It was not uncommon for him to leave the warmth of his house in the winter to help a stranded relative or friend.
Buddy was cared for in the last few months of his life by the loving and caring staff of the Claremore Veterans Center. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations in Buddy's name be made to one of the following: Life Senior Services in Tulsa, Rogers State College Nursing Program, or the Claremore Veterans Center (Alzheimer's/dementia care unit), in Claremore, Oklahoma.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 in Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.
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Tributes & Memories
My Uncle Bud was indeed a generous and loving man. Always had food cooking and insisted you have a little bite. He made jewelry and my most beloved keepsake of my Mother's (Uncle Bud's sister, Bettye) was the cuff watch bracelet he made. One keepsake, two loving memories. I know you are playing cards with Mother, Aunt Patty and Jessica right now. I love you and God Bless. Patty Jean, Jr.
PJ Jr. Patty Smith
Thinking of all of the family at this time. There are wonderful memories of Buddy and my Dad (Raleigh Beatty). I am praying for you. Rallene
Rallene (Beatty) Almendarez
Jo My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family. My memories of Buddy go way back he was such a kind and caring person and treated all of us girls like family. Buddy always made people laugh with his stories and jokes. As I moved on and started my own family Daddy would keep me up dated about Buddy. I'll never forget when Daddy went to Buddys birthday party he told me about his singing Dog. Buddy lived life and made many friends. May God comfort you & your family. Georgia Lee
Georgia Beatty Robledo