Obituary: Elmer Craig Wilson | Eastern NC Now

    Mr. Elmer Craig Wilson, age 88, a resident of Post Road , Bath passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at University Health Systems Inpatient Hospice. The family will receive friends tonight, Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Hillside Funeral Service and other times at the home of his daughter, Leslie Cahoon and her husband Lindsey, 991 Elliott Road, Bath, NC.

    A funeral service and celebration of his life will be Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Hillside Funeral Service, officiated by Chris Hux. Charles Daw, Bryant Hardison, Mike Miller, Timmy Pinkham, Wiley Roper and Paul Woolard will serve as pallbearers. Military honors and a reception for family and friends will follow the service at Hillside Funeral Service. Burial will be announced at a later date.

    Mr. Wilson was born September 12, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Elmer James and Jesse Craig Wilson. Elmer was married to the former Mary Farquharson who preceded him in death. He honorably served his country in the Navy during WWII. Elmer retired from Maritrans Towing in Philadelphia, PA in 1987 and had over 40 years of service as a marine engineer. Elmer was a member of Athens Chapel Church of Christ. He was also a member of Monmouth Masonic Lodge in NJ.

    Mr. Wilson is survived his daughter Leslie Cahoon and husband Lindsey and their son, Cody Wilson Cahoon all of Bath. He is also survived by his loving cousins, Kenneth Craig of NJ, Lee Meyer of VA and Sandy Craig of OH. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Agnes Jones of AZ.

    The family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, or a charity of one's choice.

    Online condolences may be directed to www.hillsidefuneralservice.com
    Hillside Funeral Service & Cremations, 4500 US Hwy 264 E, Washington, NC has been given the honor of being entrusted with serving the Wilson family.