Charles Fielding Wilson, 58, Joplin, formerly of Albany, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at his home following a lengthy illness.
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Funeral services for Charles Wilson, a former teacher in the Gallatin School District, were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000) at the Missouri National Guard Armory, Albany, with Masonic rites by Athens Lodge No. 127 , A.F. & A.M. of Albany. Burial was at Grandview Cemetery, Albany, with military rites under the auspices of Missouri National Guard Alpha Battery I-129F of Albany. Arrangements were by Roberson-Polley Chapel, Albany. Memorials may be made to the Charles Fielding Wilson Scholarship Fund at Bank Midwest in Albany or the
Albany Fire Department.
Charles Fielding Wilson, 58, Joplin, formerly of Albany, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, at his home following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Wilson was born in Albany, where he graduated from Albany High School. He also graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville with a bachelor’s degree in education.
He began his teaching career at Breckenridge in 1964. He was drafted into the Army and served during the Vietnam War, receiving the Bronze Star.
After his discharge, Mr. Wilson joined the Missouri National Guard, retiring as command sergeant major in 1998.
He received a master’s degree in counseling from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg and an educational specialist degree from NWMSU.
Mr. Wilson also worked briefly as a mail carrier and private businessman in Albany.
He taught school in Breckenridge, Albany, Villisca, Iowa, Gallatin, and Joplin.
Mr. Wilson was instrumental in planning and promoting the upgrade of the Albany airport, serving on the airport board.
He was a former volunteer fireman for the Albany Fire Protection district. He was a past president of the Northwest Missouri secondary principals association and a member of many educational organizations. He was also a member of Athens Lodge No. 127, A.F. & A.M. in Albany.
The Albany High School chapter of the National Honor Society named their chapter after him and began a scholarship fund in his name. He was also Grand Marshall of the Frontier Days parade.
On Jan. 4, 1972, he married Sally Dix in King City. She survives of the home.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Russell E. and Mary E.; and a brother, Johnny.
Other survivors include a daughter, Charli Ann, Joplin; five brothers, Ross, Mount Moriah, DeWayne, Gravette, Ark., and Jim, Bill and Gene, all of Albany; and two sisters, Betty Payne, Albany, and Pat Snead, McFall.