Onza A Wilson, 85, of Macon, Georgia, formerly of Russell Springs and Louisville, KY passed from this life on October 23, 2024 at Brightmoor Hospice Inpatient Care in Macon, Georgia. He was born in Russell Springs, KY on June 12, 1939, the son of Arnold and Levona Tucker Wilson.
He graduated from Russell County High School in 1957. After high school, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky and began working at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation. He retired after 37 years. During his time with them, he worked in two of their locations: Louisville, KY and Macon, GA where he and his family relocated in 1980. He was a Master Mason at Fairdale Lodge, Louisville, KY and a 32nd degree Mason in Macon, GA. He enjoyed singing karaoke with his friends, fishing and motor home traveling with family, flea market shopping for treasures and being a Pap-Pa to his grandchildren. He was generous to a fault and a great provider with an incredible work ethic.
SURVIVORS:
2 daughters: Johnna Sue Spires (Tony) of Byron, GA and Jill Renae Brown (Chris) of Forsyth, GA
His daughter's mother: Carol Sue Wilson of Macon, GA
4 grandchildren: Brandon Corbett Spires (Kristin) of Athens, GA; Jenna Elizabeth Marzoll (Kendell) of Warner Robins, GA; Jordan Forrester Mills of Nashville, TN; and Miranda Brown Burke (Andrew) of Grand Forks, ND
3 great-grandchildren: Shelby Weaber Spires, Ellie Layne Marzoll, and Corbett Lee Marzoll
2 sisters: Deva Roy Stonecypher and Reva Roy (Larry) of Russell Springs, KY
1 brother: Edsol Wilson of Indianapolis, IN
Sister-in-law: Janice Carol Wilson of Brooks, KY
Many cousins, nieces, & nephews
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Hearl Wilson of Brooks, KY; an infant sister, Vel Jean Wilson; and two brothers-in-law: Obren Roy and Eugene Stonecypher of Russell Springs, KY.
Graveside Service: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00amCT at the Tucker Cemetery in Russell Springs, KY
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
