Charles 'Leo' Wilson

Monday, November 28, 2016

Charles "Leo" Wilson, 82, of Linton, passed away peacefully at 10:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Greene County General Hospital in Linton.

He was born in Worthington, Ind., on Dec. 29, 1933, the son of Charles C. Wilson and Ruth Ann (Helderman) Wilson.

He was a manager of an A & P Grocery Store for many years. He was owner and operator of Wilson Photography Studio in Terre Haute.

Leo was a member of Switz City Christian Church and a 45-year member of Greencastle Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Rhoads) Wilson of Linton; three sons, Lester (Judy) Wilson of Greencastle, Byron (Cathy) Wilson of Terre Haute, and Dru Wilson of Terre Haute; brother, Lowell (Jane) Wilson of Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Lee Alan Wilson; sister, Lyla Gayle Wilson; and a granddaughter.

Public graveside service will be conducted at Worthington Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 with Chris Gehring officiating.

A private family visitation will be held at Welch and Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington.

Online condolences can be sent at www.welchcornett.com.