Harold E. Wilson Sr.

HAROLD E. WILSON, SR., son of the late Bertha Hadrick and Charles Wilson, was born on November 28, 1933 in Grasonville, Maryland. He departed this life on February 8, 2011 at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He was educated in the Queen Anne County Public School System and graduated as valedictorian at Kenard High School in Centreville, Maryland and later attended Morgan State University. He also attended Cortez W. Peters Business School, graduating as valedictorian and attended RETS Electronics School where he graduated top of his class. In 1953, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served four years. In 1958, he began working for the United Postal Service and retired after thirty-four faithful years of service. Harold received his early Christian education at Bryan’s Methodist Church in Grasonville, Maryland. After moving to Baltimore, Maryland, he became a member of Methodist Church, where he served as an usher and a member of the United Methodist Men. In 2009, Harold was recognized by the United Methodist Men as the “Man of the year” for his dedication and devotion. Harold married his high school sweetheart, the former Lucille V. James on February 28, 1953. From this union, six children were born. He enjoyed bowling, traveling, writing poetry, listening to jazz and socializing. Harold was involved in several organizations which include the Arch Social Club, the American Legion, where he was the first African American Commander of Post 213, the Fellowship Associated and Jazz Expressway. He made numerous friends wherever he went and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was a true friend and a devoted family man. He leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife of fifty-eight years, Lucille V. Wilson; three daughters, Vanessa Blue (Ronald), Debra Wilson, and Sandra Wilson; three sons, Ricardo Wilson (Angela), Harold E. Wilson, Jr. (Karen) and Larrie O. Wilson; one sister, Arnita Cornish; two sister-in-law, Roseanna Davis and Daphne Wilson; eight grandchildren, Crystal, Richard, Takeya, Takisha, Harold III, Tavon, Ashley and Kamya; two great-grandchildren, Rayner and Brice; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Harold E. Wilson Sr.

November 28, 1933 - February 8, 2011