Paul J. Wilson

Paul J. Wilson, 61, of Butler passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his residence.

Born July 20, 1954 in Butler, he was a son of the late Paul F. and Ruth A. (Graham) Wilson.

He was employed as a Welder for Trinity Industries until its closing. Prior to that he worked for Pullman Standard in Butler.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic church in Fenelton. He was also a member of the Oneida Bow Hunters Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, archery and gardening.

Surviving is his wife, Patricia (Smith) Wilson whom he married August 2, 2002.

His best friend Jack “Doggers”

Four brothers: David, Donald and James Wilson all of Fenelton. Thomas (Kelly) Wilson of Butler.

Seven sisters: Janet Smink of Saxonburg, Linda (James) Shuler of Butler, Gertrude (Charles) McPherson of Butler, Rose Wilson of Fenelton, Rita Demarest of Butler, Ruth Turner of Butler and Donna Wilson of Fenelton.

Numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Wilson. Two sisters, Nora Eppinger and Mary Wilson. His father -in-law, Russell B. Smith, a brother-in-law, Dewayne Turner and a nephew, Brian James Demarest.

Friends will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 East Cunningham St. Butler, PA 16001 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Saturday at 10:00 am from St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 668 Clearfield Road, Fenelton PA. 16034. Rev. Matthew McClain, Pastor to officiate. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery.

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