Lee R. Wilson

Lee R. Wilson, 84, Wilson Road, Three Springs, PA died at 7:35 PM, Thursday, May 1, 2014 at Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA.

Born July 24, 1929 in Cromwell Township, Huntingdon County, he was the son of the late Galen B. and Florence E. (Myers) Wilson.  He was first married to Joanne B. Barber on October 31, 1948.  Mrs. Wilson preceded in death on April 28, 1990.  He later married Peggy A. Walker on December 1, 2000.  She survives at home.

A daughter, Donna Lee Wilson, Frederick, MD and a son Kenneth F. Wilson and wife Kathy, Three Springs survive along with two stepchildren, Ronald Walker, Jr. and wife Melissa and Allen Walker and wife Melody and step son in law Terry Cohenour, all of Three Springs.  A step daughter, Danian Cohenour is deceased.

Five grandchildren survive: Travis Wilson, Kenda Sovero, Tanya Young, Jason Wilson, and Sarah Wilson.  There are six step grandchildren. In addition, there are five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  One granddaughter Leigh Ann Wilson is deceased.

One sister, Sara “Sally” Love and husband Nevin, Shirleysburg, PA, a brother in law, John Weirich, Shirleysburg, and a sister in law, Norma Wilson, Penrose, CO also survive.

Three brothers and two sisters are deceased; Charles E. Wilson, Thelma M. Walker, William B. Wilson, Galen R. Wilson, and Betty R. Weirich.

Mr. Wilson was a member of the Orbisonia United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee.  

A “Class of 1947” graduate of Orbisonia High School, he worked in early years at the East Broad Top Railroad and continued on as a successful lifelong farmer.

Mr. Wilson served as a Huntingdon County Commissioner for 16 years during which time he served on numerous boards and committees in  Huntingdon county and adjoining counties.  He was currently serving as a Cromwell Township supervisor and a member of the Huntingdon County Conservation Board.  He was a former school director in the Southern Huntingdon County School District.

Mr. Wilson was an active longtime member of the Orbisonia Lions Club where he received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Orbisonia United Methodist Church, 613 Cromwell Street, Orbisonia, PA with Rev. Ed Seeley and Rev. Dennis Hunsinger officiating.  Interment will be at Three Springs Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Martin R. Brown Funeral Home, 565 Ridgley Street, Orbisonia, PA from 2—4:00 PM and 6—9:00 PM on Monday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contibutions may be made to the Orbisonia United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 66, Orbisonia, PA 17243 or to the Orbisonia Lions Club, P. O. Box 235, Orbisonia, PA 17243 or to the charity of one's choice.