Robert Dexter Wilson's Obituary
Robert Dexter Wilson was born January 16, 1936 in Dallas, Texas to Vernon and Ann Wilson. Robert Wilson departed for his eternal reward on December 29, 2017 in Rockwall, Texas. He lived 81 years, and 347 days. He is preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Ann Wilson, his brother Vernon Wilson, his sister Norma Jean Wilson and his wife Patsy Sue Wilson. Robert Wilson is survived his brother Roland Wilson, two daughters: Sheryl Renee Wilson and Becky L. Quade and her husband Kris; by two sons: Mark E. Wilson and Michael V. Wilson; by four grandchildren and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Robert Wilson went through the 8th grade and then later earned his GED. He told us when he was a teenager he loved to box. He met Patsy at a birthday party down the street and was smitten with Patsy immediately and said he was going to marry her. And he did just that. Robert Wilson joined the Air Force shortly after they married and moved all over the country until settling back in Dallas. While in the service he played in the bass in a jazz band. Robert Wilson was a salesman for many years and was employed by various sporting goods stores such as Fedmart and K-Mart and then even tried his hand at selling Hoover vacuum cleaners and blinds. Robert then worked at Barlow’s Tackle Shop in Richardson and he stayed there until he retired in 2010. Robert always loved working in the fishing section because he had been a fisherman since he was a child. Fishing was his passion and he was very good at it. He was the first one to drive the big blue bus and pick up children for the new bus ministry at Casa View A/G. He loved all the children he saw each week. He was also known as the “candy man”. All the kids at Casa View A/G and the bus knew he had a pocket full of candy to share with each of them and they could not wait to see him to get their share. Robert Wilson was on the board at Casa View A/G and was a part of the construction of the new wing at the back of the church. He loved to sing in the choir and did this for quite some time. Sheryl remembers Dad taking all four of us kids to my Uncle RL’s fishing pond on his farm land. I was skeptical because I didn’t think I would like fishing. He handed me a pole with line and a hook on the end. He then tried to give me a worm to put on the hook. I freaked out, said not me, threw down the pole. He cracked up laughing. He later told Mother that I was just like her. We were like poodles that needed to be kept in the house. I was about 10 years old. He was right. Another time, when he was stationed in Tennessee, I remember he brought a very large female fish home. He flopped her down on some newspapers on the kitchen table to filet. Mother was none too happy. He gutted her and pointed out to me all the fish eggs inside her. Truly, I hated everything about fishing and this didn’t help. He, of course, thought it was funny. I was about 4 or 5 years old. One another occasion, my dad caught me saying a mild cuss word under my breath to my mother. He promptly took me in the bathroom and washed my mouth with soap. He only had to do it once. Next time, I made sure he didn’t hear me. Hahaha. I was pretty small then then, hadn’t started school yet. He had a love of telling jokes, flirting with the ladies, telling fishing tales, singing hymns, and dancing to the oldies. He loved our mother dearly and was lost without her after her death. He is in heaven now with Jesus and his family. No more suffering or sorrow. He will be missed by his family and friends. Mark and Mike often went fishing with dad at various lakes and although dad was a great fisherman the boys usually out fished him! Becky and her dad became very close after her mom died 8 years ago. She had a good time taking him to get his hair cut, out to eat, keeping his nails cut and just watching TV with him. He never complained as he became weaker; just smiled and told me I should go before it got dark. He was loved and will be missed very much.
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