1945
2013
Melton E. "Mel" Wilson, Jr., 68, of Homosassa, FL, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at his home. A native of Washington, D.C., he was born Jan. 17, 1945 to Melton Sr. and Norma (Coleman) Wilson, one of four children. Mr. Wilson moved to Florida as a young boy, his family settling in the St. Petersburg area. Mel, as he was known to many, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and moved to Homosassa in 1974. He was an auto mechanic by profession and was the former owner and operator of Wilson's Foreign Auto Repair in Homosassa, a business he owned for 21 years, until 1998. Mel was a member of the DAV, Inverness and the VFW, Homosassa. Mr. Wilson was an avid pool player, especially Eight Ball and Nine Ball, and was a member of many leagues playing especially at Jim's Club 19 and Two Deuces. He also loved all Volkswagen vehicles and his alien collection, as well as fishing, camping and bowling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons; Troy Lee Wilson and Melton E. Wilson, III and a sister, Deana Spray. Mel is survived by his daughter Stephanie Northcutt, Lecanto; sister Pamela Doot, Pinellas Park; brother Jody Wilson, New Port Richey; grandchildren Andre, Ayanna, Trevor and Gabriella; nieces Deborah, Katherine, Melissa and Heather; nephews Gregory, Christopher and Timothy and many great nieces and nephews, along with caregiver, dear friend and pool partner Kim Lambiase, Crystal River. Friends will be received on Mon., July 29th from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa, where a funeral service of remembrance will be held on Tues., July 30th at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow at Stage Stand Cemetery, Homosassa Springs. www.wilderfuneral.com
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August 16, 2013
Kim Lambiase
Love you Melton Wilson
August 12, 2013
Vicki Purnell
After 23 years of friendship it is too hard to say goodbye. We will miss you very much. The memories we have from those 23 years will be with us forever and every time We think about all of the good times we had It will bring a smile and a memory of you. Fare Thee Well.
August 11, 2013
Peace Alien 1 Sir
Mr Mel, lovz ya heart, mind, soul, and ,.chin......... :}
August 11, 2013
Kim Lambiase
Mel you were a stranger, then you ask to be on my pool league and waited til I had a spot on the team and became a friend. All of the sudden you became my best friend. I said I would stand by you through you fight and you fought like a champ. I will miss you! But I have lots of great memories of us. Love ya always:)!
August 11, 2013
Micah Huston
I'm glad to have known you, Mel. You'll be missed.
August 2, 2013
Carol LaFollette
His love for te VW was one thing we shared and anyone who knew him. One of the first friends I met when I moved here. Ansel and you were one of a kind.
August 1, 2013
Betty Turner
Mel was always a sweet quiet loving caring individual..I meet him at the Art Studio back in 2000.He was a true friend to all.
July 31, 2013
Randi and David
Remembering the happy times we had!
July 30, 2013
mel their up their, rip, Ted.
July 29, 2013
R Henderson
We need comfort in many areas of life. One of the greatest causes of grief is the loss of a loved one in death, especially a beloved marriage mate,a child or a dear beloved friend. In times of distress, we may need comfort that soothes our heart, our mind, our emotions, and both our physical and spiritual health. For example, consider the heart. God's Word acknowledges that our heart can be “broken and crushed.” (Ps. 51:17) Even in severe situations, God can bring relief to a stricken heart if we pray to him in full faith and observe his commandments.—1 John 3:19-22; 5:14, 15. w11 10/15 3:6, 7; 1Cor.15:55-57.
July 29, 2013
pf
July 29, 2013
PF my friend
July 29, 2013
Peace my friend. S.
We saw this together.
July 27, 2013
Kathy Briscoe
R.I.P. Mel, the suffering is over. You will be missed.
July 26, 2013
David, Mary, Richard Tarry
Our son Richard really enjoyed talking with Mel about his variety of music and VW's & thought Mel was really cool.
July 27, 2013
Staff of Wilder Funeral Home
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
July 24, 2013
You will be greatly missed Mel. Steve and Jill
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