William Rodger Wilson

December 25, 1938 - March 7, 2020
William Rodger Wilson

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William Rodger Grey Wilson age 81 a resident of Pinetown, NC died peacefully in his home during the early hours of March 7, 2020.
A simple graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Pamlico Memorial Gardens. at a time to be announced.
Rodger left his family's farm in Vanceboro to serve in the Army at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. After service, he returned home and worked until retirement as an extremely skilled mechanic at Dupont. He was a kind soul with a wry wit and he loved music and all animals. Rodger was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years while two children and four very special grand daughters survive.
In lieu of flowers, go take a loved one out to lunch.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Wilson family.

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  • April 27, 2020
    barbara waters gurkin says:
    dana and jody I am so sorry to hear about rodger I had not heard before now when I checked obits has vasta passed away also .I worked with her @ post office I wished I had know before love & prayers

  • March 16, 2020
    Bonnie Keech says:
    Dana and Jody, I just saw this today. I thought a lot of Mr. Rodger. I have fond memories of times spent out your house and at the river. He was a gentle soul. My heart hurts with you.

  • March 12, 2020
    Corinna Oliver says:
    Dana and Jody, So sorry for the loss of your father.

  • March 11, 2020
    Marlean Jackson says:
    Jody and family so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  • March 11, 2020
    Lisa Woolard Narron says:
    So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a good friend to my dad, Bobby Dale. Mr. Rodger visited dad faithfully up to his death in 2015. They worked together at Dupont for 30+ years. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  • March 10, 2020
    Janet Wallace White says:
    Dana & Jody so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

  • March 09, 2020
    Blanche Hudson says:
    I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad and Granddad! We were all neighbors in Sherwood Forest a long time ago. Please know you all are in my heartfelt thoughts and prayers!!!

  • March 09, 2020
    Emily Eborn says:
    So Sorry. Rodger and Vasta were very special to me. In my prayers.

  • March 09, 2020
    Mack&Jackie Wallace says:
    We are so sorry to hear about Rodger. May God be with each of you during this time.

  • March 09, 2020
    Tessie Brooks says:
    I'm so sorry to see Mr Rodger has passed. Love and prayers for his family.

  • March 08, 2020
    Jimmy and Dorcas Oakley says:
    Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.