Edgar Ray Wilson

May 28, 1931 - December 9, 2020

Edgar Ray Wilson, 89, of Crystal Springs, went to be with the Lord on December 9th, 2020. Edgar Ray was born on May 28, 1931 in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to the late Wiley Edgar Wilson and Winnie Ammons Wilson He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Johnnie Wilson, his parents, and three siblings, Nell Gillis, Blanche Anne Mobley and Wiley Wilson. Survivors include daughters Patricia Wilson Gardner of Meadville, MS; Deborah Wilson Norwood (Robert) of Hazlehurst, MS; Elizabeth Wilson Rials of Crystal Springs, MS; Connie Rhea Wilson of Crystal Springs, MS; and Lisa Wilson May (Gary) of Crystal Springs, MS, 11 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and 3 brand new great-great grandchildren; and his brother Tommy Wilson(Linda) of Pearl, MS and sister Ella Louise-Nippy Graggs of Pearl, MS, and last but certainly not least, Teet his most faithful and loving dog. Edgar Ray lived a full life, and will be remembered as a compassionate and loving husband and father. He never said a harsh word against anyone and was an avid reader of the Bible. He loved the Lord and if any of his daughters ever needed anything he’d say, “well Sugar just ask.” After school he immediately began working at a sawmill and worked at various sawmills until he retired at the age of 68. Edgar Ray was known for giving his children nicknames, and in fact he called them by these names: Turtle, Killdee, OinkOink, Connie Coon and Bobcat every single day, and he did the same for his grandkids. He also called his wife Johnnie by the name of Wild Bill throughout their lives. Edgar Ray was the bond that kept the family together, and loved his dogs as well. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, December 12th at the Crystal Springs Cemetery for family members only at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to any pet shelter.