Donald Allen Wilson, long time resident of Ray City, GA, served in the US Air Force in three wars – WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
A-26 Invader. Donald Allen Wilson flew fifty five night combat missions in Korea in A26’s. After 27 1/2 years of service he retired to Ray City, GA with his wife, Juanelle Wilson.
LT. COL. (RET. USAF), DONALD ALLEN WILSON, 86, of Ray City died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1921 in Rochester, New York to the late Sidney Clinton and Adriene Baldwin Wilson and had lived in this area for many years. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Ray City United Methodist Church and was a 1972 graduate of Valdosta State College. He served in the China Burma India Theatre for eight months and out for one year and then recalled to theatres. Mr. Wilson was a combat pilot in World War II, he flew fifty five night combat missions in Korea in A26’s and tour of cargo aircraft in Vietnam. He also did Ford Motor Training.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Juanelle Starling Wilson of Ray City, a daughter, Barbara Joyce of Ray City, a son, Dale Allen Wilson of San Diego, Calif., grandchildren, Miriam M. Evans of Tallahassee, Fla., Niccolo Robert Wilson and Sofia Antonia Wilson both of California.
In accordance with Mr. Wilson’s request he will be cremated and no formal services will be held at this time. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at http://www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home.
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