William Wilson Obituary

William Charles Wilson IV RIDGEVILLE, SC - William Charles Wilson IV, known as Willy to friends and family, was called home to our Lord on the morning of November 23, 2021 with his wife by his side. Willy is survived by his mother, Dorothy Wilson of Omaha, NE; his wife of 31 years, Lisa Karen Wilson of Ridgeville, SC; his daughter, Chelsea McDowell and spouse, Raymond of Gainesville, FL; his son, William Charles Wilson V "Cody" and spouse, Alyssa; his grandchildren, Addison Dawn, William Charles VI "Liam", and Ford Levi Wilson of Ridgeville, SC; his sister, Victoria Drew; his nephew, Michael Drew and spouse, Mae; his nephew's children, Rachel and Lachlan of Omaha, NE. Willy was born in Edison, New Jersey on June 17, 1954 to William Charles Wilson III and Dorothy Belko Wilson. He married his wife, Lisa, in 1990. He retired from the Navy after 20 years of service aboard the SSBN Henry L. Stimson and the SSBN John C. Calhoun in 1992. He then took his experience on to the automotive industry as Lead Technician for many years before settling into his role at ZF WABCO, where over the last 15 years he developed an extended work family. During his free time, Willy enjoyed relaxing in his pool, tinkering with his HO Scale model train layout, and spending time with his two Labradors, Maddie (13 yrs) and Abbie (10 yrs). A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, December 18th at 11 am at Brookhaven Fellowship, 285 Temple Road, Ridgeville, SC 29472. Reverend Scott Eadie will officiate. Friends and Family are invited to gather at 215 Hill Branch Road immediately following the service for comfort and remembrance. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston