Gregory Allen Wilson

Gregory Allen Wilson (Greg) was called home to be with The Lord on Monday, January 7th, 2013. He was born on August 16th, 1954 in Saginaw, Michigan to John L. Wilson and Lucille E. Wilson. Greg was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church . He was baptized and confirmed. Greg loved The Lord and he loved his church . During his prolonged illness, Greg talked of childhood memories of his church upbringing often regaling his siblings with stories of the "old St. Paul’s" as he affectionately spoke of the church. Greg was a 1972 graduate of Saginaw High School, graduating as a member of the National Honor Society. Through his primary and secondary school years, Greg was active in scouting, attaining the distinction of Eagle Scout and was proud to attend the National Scouting Jamboree in Cimarron, New Mexico. As a young man, Greg was always determined to devote his life to helping people and initially planned on pursuing a medical degree. Greg attended the University of Michigan where he studied Pre-med. While at Michigan, Greg pledged Phi Beta Sigma and was an active member of the fraternity. He returned to Saginaw and became an EMS technician, later beginning a career as a 911 Operator. In a special telecast by ABC (Channel 12) celebrating Saginaw 911 Dispatch's Thirtieth Anniversary, Greg was acknowledged for his ever calm demeanor in the midst of chaos and was credited with saving scores of lives as he deftly handled life-threatening situations. He was called "cool, calm and collected". He excelled at his job and was unflappable in his demeanor. With the gift of a baritone voice, Greg chuckled his wonderful laugh at the reputation he attained as the "Velvet Voice", and the "Barry White of 911". He has left our city a better place as he retired in 2011 from Saginaw County after 25 years of dedicated service. Greg had a wonderful sense of humor and could be counted on to coin a funny phrase, tell a great joke or orchestrate an elaborate plan to pull off a joke on an unsuspecting friend or relative. He was devoted to his family, protector of all and a prince of a man. He had plans to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan to be closer to his family. He was also looking forward to traveling and enjoying his retirement. He leaves to cherish his memory his children, son, Jonathan Wilson and daughter, Candyce Young; one grandchild, Sydney Young. He also leaves his father, John L. Wilson; one brother, Lawrence (Winnie) Crawford and two sisters, Carlotta Wilson and Kathleen (Donald) Wilson-Thompson; three nephews, Lawrence (Krysta) Crawford, Jr., Lawrence Crawford III and Alan Crawford and one niece,Taylor Thompson. Greg also leaves two aunts, Delores Chambers and Christine Jones along with one uncle, Eugene Henderson, Sr., and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, including special cousins, Denise Jones and Angie Jones, and special friends, Vivian Young and Gladys Jumper. His mother, Lucille E. Wilson pre-deceased him. His maternal and paternal grandparents also predeceased him: Mordecai and Lottie Bryant and Charlie and Cleo Wilson. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Singh, the nurses and doctors at Covenant Neuro ICU particularly Drs. Ansari and Hahn, and to Nurses, Toni, Rachelle and Renee and respiratory therapist, Eric. The family is deeply grateful to all the respective clergy, family and friends who prayed with them and stood by them as Greg made his final transition to the Lord. Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 720 Tuscola. Rev. Judy Boli will officiate with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 N. Jefferson Ave. on Friday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.

Gregory Allen Wilson

August 16, 1954 - January 7, 2013