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Timothy Wilson

Hartford |

Timothy Lee Wilson, 56, passed away 11:44 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2017 at his residence.

Born in Benton on October 27, 1960, he was the son of Thomas Wilson of Hartford and the late Lola (Sanders) Wilson.

From a young age, Tim was an avid motorcyclist and had a love for the open road.  He was a member of the "Dream Weavers" Motorcycle Club.  He had been a transport driver for A.C.T. for 19 years.

On March 15, 2008 in Wood River, he married Melissa Sams.  She survives.

Surviving in addition to his father and wife are two sons, Jacob Sams of Caseyville, Austin Maynard of Collinsville; two daughters, Tina Kitchell and Starrlet White both of Roxana; grandson, Zachary White; brother, Thomas Wilson of Wood River; step-brother, Ron (Darlene) Ayers of Rosewood Heights; two step-sisters, Jan (Joe) Nolan of Wood River, Pat (Steve) Emery of Hettick; mother and father in-law, Howard G. and Myra Sams of Maryville; brother and sister in-law, Jerry and Amy Sams of Battle Creek, MI

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the United Pentecostal Church, 349 E. Lorena Ave, Wood River.  Pastors Terry Munn and Lee Jackson will officiate.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the service.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of Southern Illinois or the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.

Marks Mortuary in Wood River is in charge of arrangements.


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