Donald "Tink" Wilson, I

Donald "Tink" Geary Wilson I., 63, of Oak Hill, WV died on Monday, December 26, 2005 at home following a short illness. Born July 01, 1942 at Kincaid, WV he was the son of the late Donald D. and Hazel B. Davis Wilson. He was a retired Sgt. 1st Class from the US Army with 27 years service. He was the reciepient of two bronze stars, two purple hearts and numerous other decorations. Mr. Wilson attended the Gospel Tabernacle, Oak Hill, WV and was a graduate of WVU Tech, Montgomery. His wife, Sally Hammontree Wilson; a brother, Richard "Babe" Wilson and a sister, Faye Hammer preceded him in death. Survivors include sons, Donald G. Wilson, II and Michael Wilson both of Oak Hill, WV; two daughters, Kimberly D. Wilson and Claudia C. "Jane" Wilson both of Oak Hill, WV; three brothers, Dale Wilson of Washington, Francis "Buster" Wilson and Mike Wilson both of Oak Hill, WV; three sisters, Sue Aliff and Linda Sharpe of both Oak Hill, WV and Joyce Pauley of Florida; three grandchildren, Chaston Wilson, Ian Rakes and Ava Wilson. He is also survived by many, many great friends. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV on Friday, December 30, 2005, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Services will be on Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 1:00 P.M. at Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill with Rev. Jimmy Menefee officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill WV with military graveside rites.