Edwin Wilson, affectionately known as “Ol’ Man” was born on October 31, 1960 to the late Alfred McCoy Wilson and Mary Louise Wilson in Smithfield, VA. At the age of 59, Edwin transitioned on July 9, 2020 in Portsmouth, VA.
He attended Portsmouth Public Schools and worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Edwin was known for his stylish attire and joking spirit. He had a great love for others and was a generous giver. Edwin was a faithful member of Christian Antioch Church in Christ in Portsmouth, VA for 40 years, where he served as a Stewardess.
Edwin married Augusta Roberta “Berta” Long on April 25, 1987 and enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Out of their union, two daughters, Iesha Monique “Mo” Wilson and Ida Shana “Uzi” Wilson, were born. On November 26, 2014, Edwin became a grandfather and it was love at first sight when he met his beautiful granddaughter, Sarai Cali Stephens. Sarai called him “Papa” and enjoyed spending time with her grandfather.
As Edwin was from a family of 14 children, his love was great for all his sisters and brothers. Edwin and Edwina, his twin sister, had a very special bond that is often shared between twins. He truly loved being around his family. Edwin enjoyed listening to music, dancing, cooking, and watching Westerns on TV. Edwin spent enduring and fun times with his granddaughter Sarai, where he often took her to two of her favorite places – the park and Dollar Tree.
Edwin was predeceased in death by his parents: Alfred and Mary Wilson, his sister Karen Elizabeth Taylor Wilson, and special cousins Larry Thorne and Larry Batten.
Left to cherish his memory is: Edwin’s WIFE: Augusta Roberta Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Two DAUGHTERS: Iesha Monique Wilson of Chesapeake, VA and Ida Shana Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; One GRANDDAUGHTER: Sarai Cali Stephens of Chesapeake, VA; Two BROTHERS: Stacey Wilson (Sophia) of Suffolk, VA and Keith Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Ten SISTERS: Barbara Vines of Norfolk, VA, Joyce McCoy (Lagus) of Portsmouth, VA, Marion Garris (Dalton) of Portsmouth, VA, Christine “Judy” Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Brenda Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Edwina Wilson (Edwin’s Twin) of Suffolk, VA, Cherise “Gidget” Conley of Portsmouth, VA, Patrice Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Melanie Harrell (Anthony) of Portsmouth, VA, and Vanessa “Versine” Sharp of Portsmouth, VA; Three GODDAUGHTERS: Lakeisha Warren of Portsmouth, VA, Logan Warren of Portsmouth, and RoMeeka Murphy of Portsmouth, VA; GODBROTHER: Bobbie Hines of Portsmouth, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.
Out of a family of 14 sisters and brothers, Edwin had a large host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Many special relationships were developed over the years with them where many felt like Edwin’s own children [Latisha Ellis, Ladajea Garris & children, December Huddleston, Francine Huddleston, Tyree Knight, Aeja “AA” McGlone, Charles Sharp, Dondrea Thorne & children, Robert “Tussy” Thorne, Ammarriah “Trouble” Wilson, Cherie Wilson, Isis Wilson, Johnneisha “Foo Foo” Wilson, Kelton Wilson, Latoya Wilson, Micha'l Wilson, Ronnette Wilson, Tina Wilson, Travis Wilson, Kemaurri Wilson-Anderson].
He attended Portsmouth Public Schools and worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Edwin was known for his stylish attire and joking spirit. He had a great love for others and was a generous giver. Edwin was a faithful member of Christian Antioch Church in Christ in Portsmouth, VA for 40 years, where he served as a Stewardess.
Edwin married Augusta Roberta “Berta” Long on April 25, 1987 and enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Out of their union, two daughters, Iesha Monique “Mo” Wilson and Ida Shana “Uzi” Wilson, were born. On November 26, 2014, Edwin became a grandfather and it was love at first sight when he met his beautiful granddaughter, Sarai Cali Stephens. Sarai called him “Papa” and enjoyed spending time with her grandfather.
As Edwin was from a family of 14 children, his love was great for all his sisters and brothers. Edwin and Edwina, his twin sister, had a very special bond that is often shared between twins. He truly loved being around his family. Edwin enjoyed listening to music, dancing, cooking, and watching Westerns on TV. Edwin spent enduring and fun times with his granddaughter Sarai, where he often took her to two of her favorite places – the park and Dollar Tree.
Edwin was predeceased in death by his parents: Alfred and Mary Wilson, his sister Karen Elizabeth Taylor Wilson, and special cousins Larry Thorne and Larry Batten.
Left to cherish his memory is: Edwin’s WIFE: Augusta Roberta Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Two DAUGHTERS: Iesha Monique Wilson of Chesapeake, VA and Ida Shana Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; One GRANDDAUGHTER: Sarai Cali Stephens of Chesapeake, VA; Two BROTHERS: Stacey Wilson (Sophia) of Suffolk, VA and Keith Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Ten SISTERS: Barbara Vines of Norfolk, VA, Joyce McCoy (Lagus) of Portsmouth, VA, Marion Garris (Dalton) of Portsmouth, VA, Christine “Judy” Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Brenda Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Edwina Wilson (Edwin’s Twin) of Suffolk, VA, Cherise “Gidget” Conley of Portsmouth, VA, Patrice Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Melanie Harrell (Anthony) of Portsmouth, VA, and Vanessa “Versine” Sharp of Portsmouth, VA; Three GODDAUGHTERS: Lakeisha Warren of Portsmouth, VA, Logan Warren of Portsmouth, and RoMeeka Murphy of Portsmouth, VA; GODBROTHER: Bobbie Hines of Portsmouth, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.
Out of a family of 14 sisters and brothers, Edwin had a large host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Many special relationships were developed over the years with them where many felt like Edwin’s own children [Latisha Ellis, Ladajea Garris & children, December Huddleston, Francine Huddleston, Tyree Knight, Aeja “AA” McGlone, Charles Sharp, Dondrea Thorne & children, Robert “Tussy” Thorne, Ammarriah “Trouble” Wilson, Cherie Wilson, Isis Wilson, Johnneisha “Foo Foo” Wilson, Kelton Wilson, Latoya Wilson, Micha'l Wilson, Ronnette Wilson, Tina Wilson, Travis Wilson, Kemaurri Wilson-Anderson].
Edwin Wilson, affectionately known as “Ol’ Man” was born on October 31, 1960 to the late Alfred McCoy Wilson and Mary Louise Wilson in Smithfield, VA. At the age of 59, Edwin transitioned on July 9, 2020 in Portsmouth, VA.
He attended Portsmouth Public Schools and worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Edwin was known for his stylish attire and joking spirit. He had a great love for others and was a generous giver. Edwin was a faithful member of Christian Antioch Church in Christ in Portsmouth, VA for 40 years, where he served as a Stewardess.
Edwin married Augusta Roberta “Berta” Long on April 25, 1987 and enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Out of their union, two daughters, Iesha Monique “Mo” Wilson and Ida Shana “Uzi” Wilson, were born. On November 26, 2014, Edwin became a grandfather and it was love at first sight when he met his beautiful granddaughter, Sarai Cali Stephens. Sarai called him “Papa” and enjoyed spending time with her grandfather.
As Edwin was from a family of 14 children, his love was great for all his sisters and brothers. Edwin and Edwina, his twin sister, had a very special bond that is often shared between twins. He truly loved being around his family. Edwin enjoyed listening to music, dancing, cooking, and watching Westerns on TV. Edwin spent enduring and fun times with his granddaughter Sarai, where he often took her to two of her favorite places – the park and Dollar Tree.
Edwin was predeceased in death by his parents: Alfred and Mary Wilson, his sister Karen Elizabeth Taylor Wilson, and special cousins Larry Thorne and Larry Batten.
Left to cherish his memory is: Edwin’s WIFE: Augusta Roberta Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Two DAUGHTERS: Iesha Monique Wilson of Chesapeake, VA and Ida Shana Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; One GRANDDAUGHTER: Sarai Cali Stephens of Chesapeake, VA; Two BROTHERS: Stacey Wilson (Sophia) of Suffolk, VA and Keith Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Ten SISTERS: Barbara Vines of Norfolk, VA, Joyce McCoy (Lagus) of Portsmouth, VA, Marion Garris (Dalton) of Portsmouth, VA, Christine “Judy” Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Brenda Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Edwina Wilson (Edwin’s Twin) of Suffolk, VA, Cherise “Gidget” Conley of Portsmouth, VA, Patrice Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Melanie Harrell (Anthony) of Portsmouth, VA, and Vanessa “Versine” Sharp of Portsmouth, VA; Three GODDAUGHTERS: Lakeisha Warren of Portsmouth, VA, Logan Warren of Portsmouth, and RoMeeka Murphy of Portsmouth, VA; GODBROTHER: Bobbie Hines of Portsmouth, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.
Out of a family of 14 sisters and brothers, Edwin had a large host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Many special relationships were developed over the years with them where many felt like Edwin’s own children [Latisha Ellis, Ladajea Garris & children, December Huddleston, Francine Huddleston, Tyree Knight, Aeja “AA” McGlone, Charles Sharp, Dondrea Thorne & children, Robert “Tussy” Thorne, Ammarriah “Trouble” Wilson, Cherie Wilson, Isis Wilson, Johnneisha “Foo Foo” Wilson, Kelton Wilson, Latoya Wilson, Micha'l Wilson, Ronnette Wilson, Tina Wilson, Travis Wilson, Kemaurri Wilson-Anderson].
He attended Portsmouth Public Schools and worked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Edwin was known for his stylish attire and joking spirit. He had a great love for others and was a generous giver. Edwin was a faithful member of Christian Antioch Church in Christ in Portsmouth, VA for 40 years, where he served as a Stewardess.
Edwin married Augusta Roberta “Berta” Long on April 25, 1987 and enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Out of their union, two daughters, Iesha Monique “Mo” Wilson and Ida Shana “Uzi” Wilson, were born. On November 26, 2014, Edwin became a grandfather and it was love at first sight when he met his beautiful granddaughter, Sarai Cali Stephens. Sarai called him “Papa” and enjoyed spending time with her grandfather.
As Edwin was from a family of 14 children, his love was great for all his sisters and brothers. Edwin and Edwina, his twin sister, had a very special bond that is often shared between twins. He truly loved being around his family. Edwin enjoyed listening to music, dancing, cooking, and watching Westerns on TV. Edwin spent enduring and fun times with his granddaughter Sarai, where he often took her to two of her favorite places – the park and Dollar Tree.
Edwin was predeceased in death by his parents: Alfred and Mary Wilson, his sister Karen Elizabeth Taylor Wilson, and special cousins Larry Thorne and Larry Batten.
Left to cherish his memory is: Edwin’s WIFE: Augusta Roberta Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Two DAUGHTERS: Iesha Monique Wilson of Chesapeake, VA and Ida Shana Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; One GRANDDAUGHTER: Sarai Cali Stephens of Chesapeake, VA; Two BROTHERS: Stacey Wilson (Sophia) of Suffolk, VA and Keith Wilson of Portsmouth, VA; Ten SISTERS: Barbara Vines of Norfolk, VA, Joyce McCoy (Lagus) of Portsmouth, VA, Marion Garris (Dalton) of Portsmouth, VA, Christine “Judy” Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Brenda Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Edwina Wilson (Edwin’s Twin) of Suffolk, VA, Cherise “Gidget” Conley of Portsmouth, VA, Patrice Wilson of Portsmouth, VA, Melanie Harrell (Anthony) of Portsmouth, VA, and Vanessa “Versine” Sharp of Portsmouth, VA; Three GODDAUGHTERS: Lakeisha Warren of Portsmouth, VA, Logan Warren of Portsmouth, and RoMeeka Murphy of Portsmouth, VA; GODBROTHER: Bobbie Hines of Portsmouth, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relatives and friends.
Out of a family of 14 sisters and brothers, Edwin had a large host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Many special relationships were developed over the years with them where many felt like Edwin’s own children [Latisha Ellis, Ladajea Garris & children, December Huddleston, Francine Huddleston, Tyree Knight, Aeja “AA” McGlone, Charles Sharp, Dondrea Thorne & children, Robert “Tussy” Thorne, Ammarriah “Trouble” Wilson, Cherie Wilson, Isis Wilson, Johnneisha “Foo Foo” Wilson, Kelton Wilson, Latoya Wilson, Micha'l Wilson, Ronnette Wilson, Tina Wilson, Travis Wilson, Kemaurri Wilson-Anderson].
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