Rev. Billy Wilson

Wilson, Rev. Billy, age 86, of Somerville, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at Hospice of Butler and Warren County. He was born December 22, 1930 in Morgan County, KY to Ernest and Elsie (Bishop) Wilson. He was a machine operator for Inland Container for 43 years, retiring in 1992. Billy was the builder and founder of Heavenly Highway Tabernacle, where he was the lead pastor for over 50 years. Rev. Wilson was in ministry for over 60 years and was an avid fox hunter. Billy is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen (Cottle) Wilson; son, Stephen T. (Karen) Wilson; grandchildren, Lori Ann (Ron) Whitener, Stephen R. Wilson; great-grandchildren, Robert Evan Reedy, Vincent Whitener, Brandon Howard, Samantha Wood; great-great-granddaughter, Isabel Bradley; sister-in-laws, Wilma Wilson, Alta Wilson and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bobby, Jack and Lloyd Wilson; sister, Bonnie Pence. Visitation will be held Friday, August 11, 2017 from 6:00-9:00 pm at First Pentecostal Church of God (formerly called Heavenly Highway Tabernacle), 3100 Finley Street, Middletown, OH 45044. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 11:00 am at the church with Pastor David Zornes officiating along with speakers, Rev. Roger Mullins, Rev. Drake Richardson and Rev. Nathan Morris. Interment will be at Fairmound Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.bakerstevensparramore.com.