Celebrating the life of
Donald Harvey Wilson
Passed away on July 17, 2010
Blitchton - Donald Harvey Wilson, 68, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1941 in Romeo, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State University with a Masters degree in Business. He was employed by AT&T for over 20 years before moving to Raleigh, NC to assist in the rehab of houses. He worked for the City of Savannah for 5 years as the Assistant Director of Inspections, and also The Landings Association as the Architectural Director and retired from Chatham County as the Assistant Building official. Donald served proudly from 1962 until 1968 in the United States Navy where he was a Petty Officer. He worked on submarines and was involved with the nuclear program. His last tour of duty was on a river boat in Vietnam where he participated in sweeping for explosives/mines in the Mekong River. He was a lover of history and was especially captivated by Egyptian Culture.
Donald was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed carpentry.
He is survived by his wife, Carol K. Wilson, of Blicthton, two cousins, Karin Weber, and Pat Gillespie, and many friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Spanky's Restaurant in Pooler.
Remembrances may be made to the National ASPCA.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Don and I were good friends in High School. My wife Jacqueline also knew Don in high school Although I haven't seen Don Since high school I am sure he will be missed. I am sorry that this is late, however I just received a email from a classmate. Lee and Jackie Anderson Dec 2010
- LeRoy Anderson, Fenton, MI
I just received word of Don's passing last night, Dec. 19. I first met Don in grade school in Romeo, Michigan and we were friends all the way through senior year. I attended Don's wedding and that was the last I ever saw of him. I am very sorry to learn of his passing. He was a good man with a sense of humor and a zest for life. He also had a very good head on his shoulders.
- Don Robinson, Port Richey, FL
I met Don when I transferred into the City of Sav. Inspection's Dept. in 1996. He loved the people who worked for him and always had an encouraging word and a task. He boosted the Dept.'s morale that has never been matched. His encouraging words to me were doofes , and my return would be putz and grumpy old man. He was the perfect Walter Mathew. Don was a great friend and story teller. He lived life. Don's humor and advice will always live in my heart and mind.
- Tom McDoonald, Savannah, GA
Don and I met while working with the City of Savannah. I was part of a small group of friends that stayed together as our jobs went in different directions. Then by chance our personal roads ran into each other and we were inseparable from then on. I had met my soul mate along with my best friend. Our time together was cut too short but our love will always last. I will miss him every day although he will always be in my heart. I miss you Don. Your loving wife, Carol
- Carol Wilson, Blitchton, GA
My sympathy to the family.I knew Don when he was at The Landings Association where I serve as their lawyer and I knew him at Chatham County.He was a talented person and he will be missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I met Don when I started working at Building Safety for Chatham County. We seemed to hit it off soon after I met him. He was in the Navy and I was in the Marines. So he labled me as a dumb jar-head. He was a brilliant guy in so many areas. He was my closest friend, and his death rocked my world. I cant stop thinking about him. He was a great guy, and a close friend. I'll never forget him.
- Brad Collard, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you Carol. Don was a very special talented guy,his love for you showed in so many ways. His physical self has left,but his spirit and love will be with you always.
- JoAnn Ryan, savannah, GA
Don and I were good friends in High School. My wife Jacqueline also knew Don in high school Although I haven't seen Don Since high school I am sure he will be missed. I am sorry that this is late, however I just received a email from a classmate. Lee and Jackie Anderson Dec 2010
- LeRoy Anderson, Fenton, MI
I just received word of Don's passing last night, Dec. 19. I first met Don in grade school in Romeo, Michigan and we were friends all the way through senior year. I attended Don's wedding and that was the last I ever saw of him. I am very sorry to learn of his passing. He was a good man with a sense of humor and a zest for life. He also had a very good head on his shoulders.
- Don Robinson, Port Richey, FL
I met Don when I transferred into the City of Sav. Inspection's Dept. in 1996. He loved the people who worked for him and always had an encouraging word and a task. He boosted the Dept.'s morale that has never been matched. His encouraging words to me were doofes , and my return would be putz and grumpy old man. He was the perfect Walter Mathew. Don was a great friend and story teller. He lived life. Don's humor and advice will always live in my heart and mind.
- Tom McDoonald, Savannah, GA
Don and I met while working with the City of Savannah. I was part of a small group of friends that stayed together as our jobs went in different directions. Then by chance our personal roads ran into each other and we were inseparable from then on. I had met my soul mate along with my best friend. Our time together was cut too short but our love will always last. I will miss him every day although he will always be in my heart. I miss you Don. Your loving wife, Carol
- Carol Wilson, Blitchton, GA
My sympathy to the family.I knew Don when he was at The Landings Association where I serve as their lawyer and I knew him at Chatham County.He was a talented person and he will be missed.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
I met Don when I started working at Building Safety for Chatham County. We seemed to hit it off soon after I met him. He was in the Navy and I was in the Marines. So he labled me as a dumb jar-head. He was a brilliant guy in so many areas. He was my closest friend, and his death rocked my world. I cant stop thinking about him. He was a great guy, and a close friend. I'll never forget him.
- Brad Collard, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you Carol. Don was a very special talented guy,his love for you showed in so many ways. His physical self has left,but his spirit and love will be with you always.
- JoAnn Ryan, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
