Timothy D. Wilson – Benton, IL

Timothy D. Wilson, 67, of Benton, passed away at 4:20 p.m., on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Ocean Springs Singing Rivers Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS.

He was born on April 24, 1954, to Charles and Dorothy (Hall) Wilson in Christopher, IL. He graduated from Frankfort Community High School in 1972. Tim retired as a machinist for Old Ben Coal Company and JOY. On May 17, 1975, he married Marsha L. Martin. To this union they had two children.

Tim was a member of the West Frankfort Moose, Benton Elks Lodge 1234, National Riffle Association, and the UMWA.

He was a loving husband, father and PaPa and friend to many. Tim loved to fish and spent many hours on Lake Moses, and hosting many family fish fry’s. He enjoyed attending sporting events, NASCAR and NHRA races with the guys, horse races with friends, and Cruisin the Coast.

Tim is survived by his loving spouse of 47 years, Marsha; son, Travis; daughter, Natalie; four grandchildren, Carly, Brant, Georgie and Stricker; three brothers, Rick and wife Jackie, Brad and wife Dawn and Neal and wife Susan; and many dear family and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Dorothy Wilson; a brother, Ronald Trusty; a sister, Sharon Trusty-Carpenter; and niece, Tammy Jo Shadis.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 13, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Pate Funeral Home.

Burial will take place at a later date at the Shiloh Cemetery, Whittington, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ewing Grade School or the Elks Foundation and will be accepted at the funeral home.

The family would like to express a special thank you for all their precious family and friends, and especially Jessica Castleman-Gin, and the entire staff at the Ocean Springs Singing Rivers Hospital.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.