Alvie Basil Wilson, a long-time Waco resident, passed away at his home on Monday evening, November 28, after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held at Rosemound Cemetery on Thursday, December 1 at 2PM with Dr. Jimmie Johnson officiating. Burial will be beside his grandson, Jackson Lance Shank. No visitation is scheduled. Viewing will be at the cemetery, prior to the service only.
Alvie was born November 24, 1925 around the Downing Community close to DeLeon, Texas. He was the oldest of four children. He served in the Army-Air Corps during World War II. After his service, he moved to Waco in 1944 to work at General Tire and Rubber Company for 41 years as a foreman.
He was married to Jonita Jo Wilson who preceded him in death in the 1950
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Thinking of you, Jackson will celebrate Christmas with his grandpa this year!
Laura and Barry,
Thinking of you! In my thoughts and my prayers. God be with you!
All my love,
chris shank
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Alvie was my Uncle by marriage to Jenita Jo Mirick, my Aunt. I was just a kid but remember him very well as a quite man that was big, yet gentle. I have thought of him a lot of the years as he was a great husband to Aunt Jo and very kind to our family. Our thougts and prayer for Alvie and his family.
our thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this time. alvie was a special friend to us both