Charles Edward Wilson, 65, of Danville, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on December 5, 1958, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Fern Wilson and Martha Gunter Wilson. He was married to Wanda Lanier Wilson, who is still alive.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Sheena Wilson, Shannon Wilson, and Makeda Billingsley; one son, LaRob Billingsley; six sisters, Della Glass, Virginia Bennett (Lewis), Frances Enoch (Robert), Margie Bowe, Audrey Tatum (Lester), and Sharon Wilson; two brothers, William Wilson and Richard Wilson (Agnes); one grandchild, Jordan Wilson; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Ferguson; and three brothers, Melvin Wilson, George Wilson, and Jerry Wilson.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A wake will be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Services.

Wilson Funeral Services and Cremation, Inc. is assisting the Wilson family.

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