Harvey F. Wilson, Jr. was born January 11, 1932 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Harvey Fieldon Wilson and Madelaine Keel Wilson. He grew up on the Oklahoma oilfield. Wanting to earn some money, he joined the National Guard with the permission of his parents. Before he could begin his senior year of high school, his unit was activated and he was sent to serve with the 45th Army Division in Korea, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class. Upon discharge, he completed his schooling at Konawa High School. He married Carroll Morris and began his family in Seminole, Oklahoma, where he worked for oilfield supply businesses, was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, a storm watcher, and served as Assistant Director of the Disaster Committee. In 1969, he was employed by Humble Oil and Refining Co. and spent a year at the gas plant in Hennessey. Receiving a transfer to the East Texas Oilfield, the family moved to Longview in 1970. Eventually, Humble changed to Exxon Pipeline, where Wilson remained until retirement. In his free time, he was involved with the American Red Cross, teaching First Aid. He also enjoyed bass fishing and cooking, and was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Harvey F. Wilson, Jr. was born January 11, 1932 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Harvey Fieldon Wilson and Madelaine Keel Wilson. He grew up on the Oklahoma oilfield. Wanting to earn some money, he joined the National Guard with the permission of his parents. Before he could begin his senior year of high school, his unit was activated and he was sent to serve with the 45th Army Division in Korea, where he rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class. Upon discharge, he completed his schooling at Konawa High School. He married Carroll Morris and began his family in Seminole, Oklahoma, where he worked for oilfield supply businesses, was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, a storm watcher, and served as Assistant Director of the Disaster Committee. In 1969, he was employed by Humble Oil and Refining Co. and spent a year at the gas plant in Hennessey. Receiving a transfer to the East Texas Oilfield, the family moved to Longview in 1970. Eventually, Humble changed to Exxon Pipeline, where Wilson remained until retirement. In his free time, he was involved with the American Red Cross, teaching First Aid. He also enjoyed bass fishing and cooking, and was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation.
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