David A Wilson
Rank: MSgt
Entered Into Eternal Rest
2020-10-12
MSgt(R) U.S. Air Force (Retired) David Alton Wilson, 80, (CCA LM107 CCS 1974-2) passed away Monday, October 12, 2020.
Mr. Wilson was born in New Bern, NC, a son of the late Harry Levon Wilson and Evelyn Wright Wilson. While in the U.S. Air Force, he served in Combat Control and Delta Force.
He is survived by his loving wife, Cora Anne Richardson Wilson; a son, Bobby (Jennifer) Wilson, Simpsonville, SC; a daughter, Chantee Wilson Pathak, Chicago, IL; grandchildren, Natalie Wilson, Collin Wilson, Maddie Wilson, Cyndi Wilson, David A. Wilson III, and Tadd Sanford Eubanks; two sisters, Brenda Hassell and Betty Ann (Wilson) Rose; and two brothers, Chris Wilson and Harry Lee Vaughn Wilson. He was preceded in death by a son, David Alton Wilson, Jr.
A service will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery, with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Combat Control Association.
Last night David Wilson (CCA LM107 CCS 1974-2) passed peacefully with his family by his side.
We are in direct communication with Dave’s family and will pass detailed funeral information as soon as it is available.
Unfortunately, Dave and his wife Cora were in the hospital at the same time. Cora is had a surgery this morning and is recovering.
Bobby, their son, told us that Dave and Cora were able to spend 24 hrs together in the hospital holding hands. This moment provided the family with an indelible memory of Dave and Cora as a strong and loving couple.
Bobby also said Dave held his CCT coin in the air for 15 -20 minutes at a time, showing his love of CCT and his determined spirit; Bobby spoke of this with incredible pride.
We will all remember Dave as a devout teammate and friend. A man who led from the front.
