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Eddie Wilson Obituary

Wilson, Eddie B. Age 76, Beloved husband of Dorothy M. (nee Morgan). Loving Father of Desiree G. Wilson, Darrick W. (Pertina) Wilson. Grandfather of Nathaniel, Adarius, and Crystal. Great-grandfather to Nakira and Mariah. Visitstion Friday, July 22, 2011, at Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, Il. Service at Morning Star Baptist Church of Chicago, 3993 S. King Drive. 10am-11am, 11am-12noon. Interment Oak Woods Cemetery.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 21, 2011.

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Deacon Charles Posey

July 16, 2012

Bro. Wilson, you lived your Homegoing. I have never seen such an out-pouring of family love. You were a sweet man and I loved you for the way you loved Alan. Rest my Brother until we meet again.

Alisa (Lele) Speed

July 28, 2011

To my Godfather Eddie, You will be missed, I'll always keep a place in my heart for you and the good times we shared.May God bless and be with your family.

Archie & Stella Speed

July 24, 2011

Eddie B, you could not ask for a better friend. I miss you and Dorothy. We were like a family. Our dfriendship has lasted several decades. You will truly be missed. May God bless your wife and family and watch over them.

sandy speed-sain

July 23, 2011

"uncle" eddie you will truly be missed,but the laughs and the memories will stay with us forever.May God bless your family until we all meet again in heaven. love always

July 23, 2011

May God bless and keep you during your time of sorrow. Carol Sawyer-Nickelberry

Leon\Cynthia Neyland

July 23, 2011

To the Wilson family you are not alone in your season of sorrow god's sheltering arms will always be there offering the comfort of his gentle love and refuge of his tender care. our love and prayers are with you all

Gail A. Archibals

July 23, 2011

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.

July 22, 2011

July 23, 2011

Praying that God will comfort you and the Family. With Our Deepest Sympathy. Dea. Willie & Mildred Baskin, Chgo., Il

Deacon Charles Posey

July 22, 2011

I will not say goodbye for i know we will be reunited when I am called home. Be blessed in the Spirit of Jesus.

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