Ben Wilson

Ben Frank Wilson, a very honest, big-hearted and strong willed father and grandfather Passed away at 91 years of age on November 20, 2006. Services will be at First Baptist Church in Coolidge on November 22, 2006, at 2 p.m. Rev. Fred Sain and Rev. Larry Holden will officiate with interment following in the Coolidge Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service in the First Baptist Church in Coolidge. Ben was born in Mustang, Texas on July 3, 1915. He lived his life in Coolidge with his wife, Trumor, who was his greatest love. They shared 59 wonderful years together until her death in October 1998. Ben proudly served his country in the Army during World War II. After the war he returned to farming and ranching in Limestone County, where he proudly labored until his retirement in 1977. He shared his love of farming with his son, who was the pride of his life. The church was also a very important part of his life, as he served as a deacon in First Baptist Church in Coolidge. He will be remembered and missed by many, but most of all, his family. We would like to thank those who helped Ben live his last days as he wished - in Coolidge, Texas. Survivors are his son and daughter in law: Frank and Beverly, grandchildren, Annie Wilson and Jeremy Wilson. Pallbearers will be Raymond Wilson, Wyatt Wilson, Weldon Wilson, Homer Copley, Travis Brown and Clyde Woodard.