FRANKLIN — Roy E. Wilson Jr., 59., went to be with the Lord on Sept. 15, 2017.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy E. Wilson Sr., and his wife, Melvenia Roberts Wilson. Roy was also preceded in death by his brother, James H. Daniels Jr., and a grandson, Caleb N. McGrady, both of Marion.

Roy graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1977. He graduated from PAM Trucking School and was a long-distance trucker. He was a faithful member of a local support group and advisor to many. Roy was an avid gun collector and taught gun safety to his family and friends. He was an award-winning bowyer and won many archery tournaments.
Roy was a skilled musician and song-writer, as well as a passionate motorcycle enthusiast who built and restored antique motorcycles. He was an expert craftsman and a member of Windsor Congregational Christian Church.
Roy proudly donated his tumors, at the request of his doctor, to the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, in hope for future research to help other bladder patients fight this very aggressive type of cancer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Karen M. Wilson; his mother, Barbara C. “Bobbi” Anderson and her husband, Dr. Alvin W. “Andy” Anderson Sr. of Suffolk, Virginia; son, Kenneth R. Wilson and wife, Terri of Shawsville, Virginia; daughters, Nicole L. McGrady and husband, Stacey of Marion, Virginia; Kimberly A. Jones of Levittown, Pennsylvania; and Christine M. Jones of Naples, Florida; sisters, Helen D. Holman and husband, Larry; Julia M. Pauley and husband, Brian, all of Marion; and Sheila W. Camacho and husband, Lucio, of Chesterfield, Virginia; grandchildren, Matthew J. Jmaiai, Abigail F. McGrady, Jasmine M. Jmaiai, Alyssa D. McGrady, Adam L. McGrady all of Marion; and Lily G. Eaton of Levittown.
He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and countless friends.
The memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Windsor Congregational Christian Church, 4 Court St., Windsor, by Pastor Sam Askew. The reception will be held following the service.
The family will receive visitors at the home on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3335 Carrsville Highway, Franklin.
Flowers may be sent to the church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the day of the service, or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Windsor Congregational Christian Church Building Fund.
Condolences may be registered at Wright Funeral Home and Crematory at ww.wrightfuneralhome.org.