Boney Edward "Ed" Wilson, Jr., age 84, of Rocky Point and Wrightsville Beach passed peacefully from his earthly life on Friday, December 9, 2011 at his home with family by his side.

He was born January 22, 1927 in Rocky Point, the son of the late Boney Edward Wilson, Sr. and Eloise Wells Wilson. Also remembered are his infant son; granddaughter, Tracy Wilson Lawson and sister, Lenora Wilson Padgett, all who preceded Ed in death.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Glenn Lennon Wilson; daughter, Janet Lynn Wilson; son Randall Edward Wilson, Sr. (Shirley); grandchildren, Randall Edward Wilson, Jr., Patricia Wilson Hulcher (Clay), and Lisa Meredith Lamb; great grandchildren, Aidan, Melanie, Randall III, Patrick, Katie and Mary; brother, Allan Wilson (Laura); four grand dogs; and two great grand dogs; and many extended family and friends who dearly loved Ed.

Ed was a life long faithful member of Riley's Creek Baptist Church where he served his church as Sunday school superintendent, deacon, choir member, men's quartet and numerous committees. Ed was a member of King Solomon Lodge No. 138 A.F. & A.M., Scottish Rites, Pender Shrine Club, Sudan Temple, and B. P.O. Elks. He served on the Board of Trustees of Campbell University, and in previous years served on the Board of Directors of N.C.N.B., Bank of NC, and was past president of NC Food Dealers Association and was awarded Food Dealer of the Year. Ed was a charter member of the Burgaw Jaycees and received their Boss of the Year Award. In 1995, Ed received the distinguished Alumni Award from Campbell University. Ed was known as "Captain Ed" in all of his Marlin Fishing Tournaments. Later in life Ed gave up fishing to play golf.

Ed was a true Southern gentleman who served his family, church and community with compassion, honor, and dignity. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Ed attended Campbell University. After serving his country honorably in the US Army, Ed joined his father in the general merchandise store known as Mr. Boney's. He was instrumental in expanding the store and was the first supermarket in Pender County that provided grocery carts for its customers under the name of Ed's Supermarket. When his brother, Allan, graduated from college he joined Ed and their father, opening a supermarket in Burgaw changing the name to Wilson's. As time went by the business grew from one to many stores in southeastern North Carolina. Ed loved the stores and spent many years working and promoting them.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Riley's Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Herchenhahn officiating. Burial will follow in Riley's Creek Memorial Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Clay Hulcher, Eddie Wilson, Rob Shand, Larry Wilson, Lanny Wilson, Michael Wilson and Jeff Porter.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.

Memorial gifts may be given to Riley's Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 19845 NC Hwy 210, Rocky Point, NC 28457 or to the charity of one's choice.

With grateful hearts the Ed Wilson family would like to thank the Charles and Lois Casteen family, Rob Shand, Billy Graham; Sharon Kalonoski, caregivers, Pat Ashline and Hester Swaringen and staff of Lower Cape Fear Hospice for all their loving kindness and support during Ed's illness.

Well done Thou good and faithful servant, enter into your rest.

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