Neil T. Wilson, 76 of Bradenton, FL, passed away on June 16, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit, MI.
After graduating from Austin Catholic High School, he served in the United States Marine Corp and the United States Air Force retiring after 22 years of service. Mr. Wilson was a tri-athlete, musician, wood craftsman, United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain, Certified SCUBA and CPR Instructor and a Florida State Certified teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary C. and Thomas N. Wilson (originally of Detroit, MI), his sister Lynn M. Wilson and an infant son, Kevin John Wilson. Mr. Wilson is survived by a brother, Gary E. Wilson, his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Jean (Clark) Wilson, daughters Kimberly Bailes, Elizabeth Gibson, Kristen Emmons, Victoria Millard, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service has been scheduled for 10:00AM on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church. The church is located at 12905 State Road 70 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Mr. Wilson’s name to the Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation. To donate online, go to www.flcancer.com and click on “About Us”. go to “How You Can Help” and find “Donate Now”. A contribution can be mailed to 4371 Veronica S. Shoemaker Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916.
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Thoughts and prayers for my cousin Neil Wilson and his family.
I always looked up to him. He was my oldest cousin….You will be missed.
Jean,
It is tough to lose a cousin. You and your family are in my prayers. I wish I could be with you on the 28th. I will be thinking of you.
Love,
Nancy
Our deepest sympathy is with you.
Jean,
When I think of Neil, I am reminded of the kindness you and he showed me while I was in Basic Training in Autumn of 1975. I had a Sunday afternoon break from training, and you invited me into your home to enjoy family and a home-cooked meal.
Thanks for that memory.
Pat
I will miss my brother. He was an inspiration to me.
We have lost a kind and gentle soul. A man who touched so many lives in his military and personal life. A man who shared his many talents and gifts with so many. Sail on, dearest brother-in-law, sail on.
My heartfelt condolences to the extended family and friends of a man who was clearly loved and respected by so many. Godspeed Neil T Wilson
My thoughts and prayers are with an amazing family today. We will all mourn the loss of Neil and miss him. He has left on this earth, a beautiful legend with his service to our country, and his unending love for his family.
Jean we have been blessed by the presence of a great man, husband, father and friend. Neil was a role model for all he came in contact with. He had a special talent for calming situations and eliminating tension. He could always be counted on. As a friend he taught me many things about life and how to enjoy the ocean in ways I have always cherished.
Glad to have one of his hand crafted pens. Rest in peace!
He was my Capitano. He was my best friend. The American and the German guy met 15 years ago in the Triathlon competition. And it grew a great friendship, even to his Family.
Cool runnings, Neil
Thank you for the memories and friendship through many years.
Our deepest condolence to the family.
Yours,
Brad and Kirsten
Neil will always be remembered by me as a dear friend. We built and sailed RC boats and raced RC trucks whenever I was in Florida. His skill at woodworking was outstanding.
I know in my heart that the Lord will take good
care of him….he truly deserves this. My prayers are with Neil and his family.
Ours thoughts and prayers are with your family doing these very hard times.
Kimber, Sieglinde’s and my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Dear Wilson Family
we share the grief you now endure
with Neil,s passing
our few hours with him were
memorable indeed
We are in touch with Gary and family
who are very special friends.
we join you in in prayer
sincerely
Taz/Jerry Block
Kimber, my deepest sympathy is with your family.
My thoughts are with you.
He was a good man.
I will always have wonderful memories of my cousin Neil. Our heartfelt sympathy to Jean, Gary and all your families. Janet and Dave.
To Vicki and the Wilson family, we got to know Neil over the past year and definitely he was a great man. He shall be missed.
A special friend….a special person….God’s blessings….Amen