Wednesday, January 28, 2026 8:50 am

Cread Wilson, age 82, of Forest City, passed away January 23, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hazel Wilson; brothers, Reece Wilson and Charles Wilson; his sisters, Hannah Wilson Brooking, and infant sisters Marie and Carlene Wilson.

Cread is survived by his wife of 45 years, Annette Morrow Wilson; his daughter, Lisa Wilson; his sons, Richard Wilson (Anaweg) and Robert Morris, his sisters, Ilene Cutshall (Monroe) and Betty Clontz; and his brothers, Ray Wilson (Carol), Edgard Wilson (Susan), and David Wilson.

Cread was an employee of Spindale Mills until its closing and then worked at Spindale Elementary School and Graft Metallic. He was a member of Adaville Baptist Church.

He leaves behind a loving legacy through his grandchildren: Jessica Wilson, Bobby Boone (Samantha), Christiana Duplechin (Joe), John Paul Morris (Jordyn), Josh Morris, Garrett Wilson, and Kyleigh Bradford (Jonathon), 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A celebration of life will be held from 1-2pm Thursday, January 29 at Crowe's Mortuary, 118 College Ave. Rutherfordton, NC 28139. Cread will be laid to rest in Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Forest City.

In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to Adaville Baptist Church 805 Oakland Rd., Spindale NC 28160.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com. Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Cread Wilson.