Travis Leon Wilson, 72, of Hilltop Lakes went to meet his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 8, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at the Hilltop Lakes Chapel.
Leon was born in Wortham, Texas, on April 11, 1940, to John Monroe and Ruby Lynn Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, W.H. Upon his graduation from Teague High School, Leon served three years in the U.S. Army, then spent the remainder of his working days in finance and sales.
Leon was dearly loved by his family and friends and will be remembered as a loving man with a great sense of humor who worked hard to take care of his family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Betty Wilson, as well as his children David Scott and wife April Wilson, Jana Lee and husband Bob Carpenter, Kenneth Shawn and wife Ashley Wilson; his brother, Johnny Lynn and wife Mary Wilson; grandchildren, Tyler, Ryker, Neal, and Harper Wilson and Sam, Ben, and Gracie Carpenter.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in memory of Leon Wilson to Christ is Life Ministries of Boerne, Texas, or Hospice Brazos Valley.
We will always love you Pappy!
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Betty and Family We send our condolences. We pray that you will be conforted in this time. Bob and Dee
I am sorry for your loss. Had lots of fun and laughs when you all were in Baytown @ First National. Quite a group..Bob Stakes, Reuben Lambert, Lee Brasfield, Joe Hollinger. Memories are great things, especially the good ones. May you find some relief in those good memories.
Betty, Buddy nand I are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I graduated from high school with Leon and enjoyed visiting with you both at our class reunions.
Patsy Hughes Carter
To express our deep sympathy to you on your loss. We thank Travis for serving our country in the U.S. Army during the beginning of the Vietnam Era. Because of young men & women like you we have our freedom in this great country. May God’s Speed Be With This Soldier & His Family.
cjo
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I (Glenda) graduated from Teague High School with Leon and enjoyed visiting with you both at your last class reunion.
We are all going to miss you Dad, even though you are now in a better place. Thanks for all the wisdom and guidance throughout the years. A man’s wealth is measured by the ones that love him. There is no doubt that you were and still are loved.