Mr. Floyd T. Wilson, Sr.

Floyd T. Wilson, Sr., age 92, a former resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was born in Plain Dealing, LA on April 1, 1931 to the late Wesley and Mittie Lue Wilson. He passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2023, at Mt. Olivet Careview Home, in Minneapolis, MN where he had been receiving medical care since 2017. On January 17, 1952, during the Korean War, Floyd enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in active duty. He was honorably discharged in October 1953. Recognized as a decorated veteran, Floyd was awarded the Korean War Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. In 1965, Floyd returned to Saginaw, Michigan and married Paula McFallen Fletcher where they raised their blended family. He supported his family working as plant security for General Motors culminating with a well-deserved retirement after a 33 year career. In his spare time Floyd enjoyed rehabbing homes with his wife and adding them to their rental property portfolio. They also enjoyed traveling with their motor home club, visiting campgrounds and fellowshipping on weekends and holidays. Other hobbies that he enjoyed included, fishing, hunting and in general tinkering in the barn on the 18 acres family home. Later Floyd and Paula moved to Panama City, Panama to enjoy retirement until Floyd moved to Minneapolis, MN for medical care. Floyd T. Wilson, Sr. is preceded in death by parents: Wesley and Mittie Lue Wilson of Plain Dealing, LA; son: Patrick L. Wilson; siblings: Roy (Mattie) Wilson, Sr., Ruth (Clyde) Williams, Willie Wilson; Roy (Francis) Wilson, Kenneth Butler, Deborah Hamilton, Evelyn Wilson. Thomas Butler, Jr. He is survived by his wife: Paula McFallen Fletcher de Wilson; children: Floyd T. Wilson, Jr., Bennie E. (Yvonne) Palmore II, Patricia L. (Scott) Solliday; grandchildren: Shanae (Louis) Rhodes, Terell Wilson, Shalonda Palmore, Paul Palmore, Jordyn Solliday, Garrison Solliday, Josiah Solliday; great-grandchildren: Jadea Hill, Barbara Wilson; nieces and nephews, Lonnie (Peggy deceased) Wilson, Anthony (Angela) Wilson, Mattie (Raymond) Williams, Shirley (Gerald deceased) Abner, Barbara (John) Jacobs, Loretta (Henry) Harrell, Marilyn (Jimmy) Pennywell, Billy (Monica) Wilson; the Dillard Family cousins: Evelyn (Joseph deceased) Parish, Catherine (Leroy) Calip, Alteko Gay and many others. To contact the family reachout to Mr. Wilson's daughter, Trish at: trishsolliday@gmail.com Floyd requested to have his cremains buried with his son, Patrick, at the Corozal American Cemetery and Memorial in Corozal, Panama. The burial will be later this year.

Mr. Floyd T. Wilson, Sr.

April 1, 1931 - June 20, 2023