Robert Wilson

Mr. Robert "Bob" Lee Wilson, 72, Mace, passed away on Monday, September 26, at 7:50 PM at his home after and extended illness. He was born September 10, 1939, in Fountain County, to William A. and Edna M. (Keller) Wilson. He married Shirley R. Wallace December 21, 1962, in Montgomery County. She survives.

Mr. Wilson was the owner of Wilson Oil Co. He was a 1958 graduate of Crawfordsville High School and a member of the Army National Gaurd in Crawfordsville. In his free time he enjoyed helping others.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons: Jeff (Chris) Wilson, Rushville, Indiana; Kevin (Peggy) Wilson, Phoenix, Arizona; and daughter: Tammy (Todd) Fry, Covington. Also surviving his brother: Dwayne (Bonnie) Wilson, Crawfordsville; sisters: Geraldine (Ancil) Ballard and Ruby Rennick, both of Waynetown; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Wilson, Crawfordsville; grandchildren: Ryan (Megan) Fry, Matt (Jacklyn) Fry, Brad (Kara) Wilson, William (Christen) Wilson; great grandchildren: Claire Marie Fry and Nora Mae Fry. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Reid Wilson.

Funeral services are planned on Saturday, October 1, at 11:00 AM, at Powers-Priebe Funeral Home, 315 S. Washington St., Crawfordsville, with Rev. Clarence Lee officiating. Burial will be at the Mace Communtiy Cemetery, Mace, Indiana. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday, September 30, from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Military graveside rites will be conducted by the VFW and American Legion Posts of Crawfordsville. Memorials may be made to the: New Ross Fire Department, 109 E. State St., New Ross, IN 47968 or the American Cancer Society, 5835 W. 96th St, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Online condolences may be sent to: powerspriebefh.com