Richard Douglas “Dick” Wilson of Mtn. Grove MO passed away at the age of 83 on August 7, 2023 at the Cox South Hospital Springfield MO. He was born on September 4, 1939 in Mt, Grove MO to Earl Elledge and Ruth Marie (Jepson) Wilson.
Dick grew up on the family farm south of Cabool with his 3 sisters, Marie Louise, Eva Ruth and Nancye Sue. Dick enjoyed coon hunting, riding horses and various other country activities while living and working on the family farm.
He graduated from Cabool High School, Class of 1957 and then attended the University of Missouri, Columbia graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture in 1961. While at Mizzou he was a member of the ROTC and worked on the various Agriculture programs and farms.
Dick was blessed with 3 children, Jesse Lee, Quince Dee and Fay Ann Wilson, He was united in marriage on November 13, 1979 to Emma Maria Phillips. Upon their marriage he received 3 additional blessings, Dennis, Darla and Dale Colbert. Over the next 44 years, Dick worked as a truck driver, cabinet maker, maintenance man at Cabool High School, tractor parts salesman, heavy equipment operator and finally obtained his dream of taking over the Wilson Family Homestead, established 1879, working cattle, all while raising 6 children, and enjoying his 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Dick was preceded in death by his son, Dale Colbert of Troy, MO and his parents, Earl E. and Ruth M. Wilson of Cabool, MO. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Maria; his children, Dennis and (Nettie) Colbert of Eolia MO, Darla and (Denby) Brazell of Houston, TX, Jess and (Debby Wilson) of Mtn. Grove, MO, Quince and (Minerva) Wilson of Mims, FL, Fay and (David) Mayes of Elsberry, MO; grandchildren, Ryan Colbert, Jared Colbert, Justin Colbert, Kelly Colbert, Amber Colbert, Erin Colbert, Jessica Mudd, Brenna Mattox, Colton Wilson, Mercedes Bradley, Wiseyda Indira Rodriguez, Francesca D. Wilson, Matt Mayes, Samantha Hoffner, Caitlyn Buhr and Addison Mayes; sisters, Marie Griffin of Herndon, VA, Eva Brown (William) of Springfield, MO and Nancye Akers (Dennis) of Tullahoma, TN; as well as many nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.
Funeral Service
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Cabool Christian Church
