William E. Wilson Jr., also known as "Will" or "Trigger," passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024, at the age of 84 after a brief illness at Atrium Health Main, Charlotte, NC.

He was born on September 7, 1939, in Shelby, North Carolina, to William E. Wilson Sr. and Kate Black Wilson. Will served his country as a member of the military for a short period of time. He was an employee at PPG in the auto glass production area and Drexel and Bernhardt Furniture industries early in his career. Later, he became an entrepreneur and was involved in several successful business entities that included building and running a janitorial service, rental property ownership, and management. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and served on the Trustee board during his membership tenure. Will enjoyed spending time on the NC and SC coast relaxing with his family and friends at the Wilson family's coastal properties.

Will was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Bettye Oates.

Will is survived by his wife of 38 years. Linda Wilson and their blended family of children: Christopher A. Wilson of Durham, NC, Shelia A. Wilson of Winston Salem, NC, Denis M. Wilson, Marsha Wilson Neely of Charlotte, NC, Faye Watson of Shelby, NC, Katherine Wilson of Tucson, AZ, Fran James of Spartanburg, SC, Maurice Roseboro of Shelby, NC, and their families. His surviving siblings are Joy Ann Pearson, Lula Beard, and Wayne Wilson all of Shelby, NC and Sherry Wilson of Gaffney, SC. He was also blessed with several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Cleveland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:00 PM on Wednesday and at other times at the home, 2418 Elizabeth Ave. Shelby.

In lieu of flowers donations and contributions can be made to Shiloh Baptist Church with a designation to scholarships