David Ray Wilson age 80 of the Doyle Community passed away April 26, 2021 at CRMC after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born January 28, 1941 in Spencer TN to his parents Milburn and Linnie Mae. He had 5 sisters Nyda Faye, Ida Mae, Emma Jane, Paulette, and Willette. He was a 1959 graduate of Van Buren County High School. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Roberts Wilson on March 16, 1962. They were married 57 years before her death. He was a career employee of Thomas Industries where he was known as Speedy. David and Dorothy also served as House parents at the Church of God Home for Children for 8 years in Seiverville TN. He was a member of the East Sparta Church of God where he served as church clerk and council member for many years. He also served as Pastor of the Gum Springs Mtn. Church of God and had a radio ministry for several years.

He is survived by his children Timothy Wilson of Doyle, Angela (Tony) Rigdon of Algood, and Gregory (Kelly) Wilson of Sparta. Grandchildren Andrea (Rhett) Baker of Sparta, Courtney Wilson of Dalton, GA, and Chelsea Wilson of Dalton, GA. Great granddaughter Bailey Baker of Sparta. Papa children Erica, Cade, and Sydney Smiley of Sparta. Sister Willete Wilson of Sparta. Sister in law Dorothy Roberts of Doyle. Brother in laws James "Buddy" Roberts, Steve (Kathy) Roberts, Joe Swoape all of Doyle, and multiple nieces and nephews. As well as his daily companion Rosebud.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, his parents, his sisters Nyda, Ida, Emma, and Paulette. Also, his in laws Clyde and Lillie Mae Roberts, brother in law Charles Roberts, sister in law Carol Roberts, and daughter in law Pamela Dodson Wilson.

Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends for the viewing from 4-7 PM Thursday April 29 at the East Sparta Church of God. The funeral will be Friday April 30 at 1:00 PM, with burial in the Spring Hill cemetery. Bishop Donald Goodrum and Bishop Howard Thomason will officiate. Pallbearers will be David's nephews, Stoney Roberts, Cliff Swoape, Phil Swack, Josh Roberts, Cody Roberts, Sheldon Swoape, Jason Roberts, Peyton Roberts and Orion Leslie.

Special thanks to the Pastor Dotson and the East Sparta Church of God congregation for their love and support.