Howard Douglas 'Doug' Wilson

Howard Douglas "Doug" Wilson, 60, of Greencastle, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013.

He was born on April 12, 1953 in Putnam County to Howard Emmett Wilson and JoAnn Fowler Wilson.

Doug was a 1971 graduate of Greencastle High School and had been employed at Putnamville Correctional Facility as a correctional officer for more than 36 years.

Doug enjoyed being outdoors, and was an avid fisherman. He loved to read, and most of all spend time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents Kimmel and Mona Wilson and Floyd and Hallie Fowler, and two aunts, Mona Berg and Caleen Wilson.

Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Robin F. York Wilson; a son, Christopher Wilson and wife Melissa of Greencastle; a brother, Steven Wilson and wife Darlene of Greencastle; two beloved grandchildren, Kinzee Wilson and Keifer Wilson; aunts and uncles, Sharon Baldwin and husband Lewis, and Claude Fowler and wife Carolyn; in-laws Bob York and wife Pam, Roy York and wife Malinda, Becky Criss and husband Tony; five nieces, Megan Criss, Heidi Rogers and husband Derrick, Bailey York, Hannah York, Stephanie Wilson; and two nephews, Nathan Criss and Dustin York.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31 at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Pastor Willie Best officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at the funeral home.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at the www.Hopkins-Rector.com website.