Robert Wilson

Robert Lee Wilson, 82, of Douglas Avenue, Lonaconing died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center, Cumberland. Born on January 23, 1937 in Midland he was the son of the late Roy William Wilson and Rena (Houserodt) Wilson.

He was preceded in death by a grandson Kenneth Matthews, Sr.

Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army, retiring from the Army Reserves after 27 years of service. He retired from Coddington Lumber after 34 years of service. He was a life member of the Lonaconing Republican Club. He loved sitting on his porch and feeding the birds. He was a sweet man and he knew everyone.

He is survived by his wife Ruth Wilson; son Robert Matthews, Sr.; three grandchildren Farrah Wilson, Robert Matthews, Jr. and Sarah Richardson; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters Joyce Kimberly and Sandy House and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 2-4 PM at Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., Lonaconing. A funeral service will immediately follow at 4:00 PM with Pastor Shawn Shumaker officiating. Military Rites will be accorded.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to assist with funeral expenses c/o Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home, P.A., 8 East Main Street, Lonaconing, MD 21539.