Charles Robert Wilson
June 30, 1927 ~ June 25, 2023
On Sunday, June 25, 2023, Heaven received our beloved patriarch, Charles Robert "Bob" Wilson, a few days shy of being 96, a long-time resident of Wichita, and retired sales manager for the controls department for Superior Supply, a local commercial and residential HVAC company. Bob was an United States Army paratrooper during WWII and always very proud of his service. He loved to travel and he and his wife, Joan, saw a big part of the world. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and was the best of the best. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Smalley; mother, Marie Wilson; step-father, Leon M. Wilson; wife, Billie Joan Wilson. Survived by his daughter, Vicki (Robert) Kelly of Manitou Springs, CO; son, Scott (Sherri) Wilson of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Paige (Josh) Guffey of Kansas City, MO, Cassandra Wilson (Alex Shoaee) of Kansas City, MO; great-grandchildren, Kirra Guffey, Reese Guffey, Violet Shoaee; brother, Richard L. Wilson of Olathe, KS. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with: Habitat for Humanity, 130 E. Murdock, Ste. #102, Wichita, KS 67214 . Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday, July 27, 2023, with Memorial Service at 2:00 pm, Friday, July 28, 2023, both at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.
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Bob and Joan were like an uncle and aunt to me. They have been in our lives for more than forty years. My parents traveled all over the world with Bob and Joan. I too traveled with them, and I remember Bob going to Pompeii with my sister and me. I took a fabulous photo of him with the volcano behind him. Wish I had it here to post. But the Lambdins all loved Bob and Joan dearly, and they will be missed. Love and prayers for their wonderful family. – Susanne Lambdin
Rest Charles, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army, WWII. Paratrooper.
We worked with Bob at Superior Supply for years. He was one of a kind. He was so knowledgeable and always had a smile on his face. RIP dear friend.
John and Peggy Kilian
We are anxious to celebrate the life of our dear friend Bob. He was a pillar of Covenant Presbyterian church for decades.
Dave and Donna Phillips