Carey Douglas Wilson, Jr.

Carey Douglas Wilson, Jr., 87, of Asheville, died Saturday, January 18, 2014.

A native of Mecklenburg Co., he was a son of the late Carey Douglas and Ethel Kiser Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Wilson, in 1977.

Mr. Wilson was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea. He worked as the manager of the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. He was a member of Groce United Methodist Church in Asheville.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nell Deaton Wilson; a daughter, Phyllis Wilson of Asheville; a son, Carey D. Wilson, III and wife Karen of Macon, GA; grandchildren Carey D. Wilson, IV and wife Bobbie-sue of Bellview, FL, and Joseph Willard of Asheville; and great-grandchildren Clara-lynn Wilson and Carey D. Wilson, V, both of Florida.

Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Carey D. Wilson, III, will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, and/or to the Barium Springs Children’s Home, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28010.

Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting the family.