Michael Ray Wilson's Obituary
Michael Wilson, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. He was born to the union of Alton Ray Wilson and Marion Parker on Monday, July 26, 1948 in Dallas, Texas. On January 22, 1971, he married Janice Townes. Also in 1971, he began his career in the Dallas Police Department, and worked hard to achieve Sr. Corpral Police Officer, and retired after 37 years.
Known for his love for racing, Michael will also forever be remembered by his kindness and whitty charm. He will be sincerely missed by his loving family, devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, David Townes, Sr.; mother-in-law, Nita Townes; and sister-in-law, Tesa Townes.
Michael is survived by his wife, Janice Wilson of Dallas; daughter, Candice Rosson and her husband, David Rosson of Bogata, TX; niece, Christy Poarch of Paris, TX; nephew, Christopher Alderman of Dallas; niece, Madaline Frost and her husband, Mark Frost of Corpus Christi, TX; brother-in-law, David Townes of Bogata, TX; great-nieces, Koren, Kooper, Courtney, Carley, Marlow; and great-nephews, Preston, Max and Daniel.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 PM Monday, November 1, 2021, at Restland Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 PM on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Restland Funeral Home in the Memorial Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Michael's name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
To view livestreaming of the service, please visit:
http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/63106
I’M FREE
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call:
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way;
I found my place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow:
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savoured much;
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my life seemed all too brief:
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me;
God wanted me now, He set me free.
What’s your fondest memory of Michael?
What’s a lesson you learned from Michael?
Share a story where Michael's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Michael you’ll never forget.
How did Michael make you smile?
