Rev. Harry Lee Wilson, 85, passed away on January 15, 2018 in Longview, Texas. He was born on September 16, 1932 in Harleton, Texas to Alvin Edward Wilson and Maggie Mae Pope Wilson.

He grew up in Harleton and Houston Texas. He graduated from Charles Bender High School in Humble, Texas in 1951.  Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served during the Korean conflict.  After his honorable discharge, he attended the University of Houston majoring in electronics, and East Texas Baptist University where he earned a degree in Speech.  Upon surrendering to God's call on his life to spread the gospel, he began a life of preaching and pastoring for the next 39 years.  He loved God's people, and could always be found giving a helping hand.

Harry married Wilma "Faye" Cook on October 12, 1951 in Houston, Texas. They were happily married for 59 years.

Harry is survived by his son, Danny Lyn Wilson and wife, Susan from DeRidder, Louisiana; his son, Paul David Wilson and wife, Anita from Harleton, Texas; his daughter, Donna Rene Wilson and husband, Michael from Harleton Texas. He is survived by 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Harry cherished his family which was evident throughout his life.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Maggie Wilson; his wife Faye Wilson; his brother, Harley Dee Wilson.

A funeral service will be held at Downs Funeral Home, 4608 Elysian Fields Rd in Marshall Texas at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018. A visitation will precede the funeral service, and the family will be greeting friends and relatives from 1:00-2:00 p.m.  Burial will follow the funeral at Center Cemetery in Harleton, Texas.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Lakeview Baptist Assembly, P.O Box 0130,Lone Star Texas 75668. Condolences may be left on Downs Funeral Home's online guest book.