Thomas Bowen Wilson

Thomas Bowen Wison, born 12-21-1930 to Oscar Bowen Wilson and Elizabeth Jane Moore in Monroe, Louisiana. He spent his childhood in West Monroe where he became an Eagle Scout before graduating High School. He attended Northeast Louisiana State University where he was the captain of the football team. He graduated with a B.A. in Physical Education and Social Studies.
He married Patsy Ruth Stephens just before graduating college. He then served in the Army as a Military Policeman before starting a family. He and Patsy had many homes, including Huntsville, Alabama, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Richardson, Texas, Murfreesboro, TN and Hendersonville, TN.
He graduated YMCA Night Law School while living in Hendersonville, TN. He later entered the Used Car Sales field where he was a top performer at several Nashville dealerships and then with his grandson, Brian Morales at a private lot.
He is survived by 4 children: Michael B. Wilson, Lisa W. Morales, Tommie S. Wilson, Donna L. Wilson, 4 grandchildren: Sydney W. Tomlin, Brian A. Morales, April M. Morales, Karen C. Morales and 5 great grandchildren: Mollie C. Morales, B. Alexander Morales, Sophie A. Morales, James B. Carter and Hazel E. Liloia.
Tom "Paw" Wilson died on November 19, 2022 after a full and active life of 91 years.