Thursday, January 17, 2019 7:10 am

Perry Wayne Wilson, age 72, of Forest City, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019.

Perry was born February 11, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late Charles Thomas Wilson and Vera Priscella Tate Wilson. He worked for Fieldcrest Mill for twenty years and Snyder's Mill for fifteen years. Perry enjoyed riding his motorcycle and especially loved taking care of his family's needs. He was a faithful member of Forest Lake Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of forty-seven years, Lavana Stafford Wilson.

Those left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Linda Greene (Bruce) of Ellenboro and Betty Murray (Chris Phillips) of Forest City; brother, Steve Wilson of Forest City and sister, Diann Wilson of Charlotte. He is also survived by his beloved pet dog, Dolly; three grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

The funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.