Billy G. “Bill” Wilson, 89, of Circleville, KS, passed away April 20, 2018 at his home. He was born October 6, 1928 in Neosho, MO., the son of Dallas and Edith Watson Wilson.

Bill began his schooling at Hopewell Rural School in Atchison, Kansas.  The family moved to the Carmel Neighborhood where he finished his rural schooling.  Bill then graduated from Holton High School in 1946.

Bill began his military services in February of 1951, taking his basic training as well as his radio and cryptography schooling at Camp Chaffee, Arkansas.  Upon graduating he was sent to VWT Hills Farm Station, near Washington D.C., for further training in the Army Security Agency.  He would then deploy to Korea on November 5, where he would spend the next 15 months.  The final 3 months doing Security Duty near the Peace Village at Panmunjom, on the border of North and South Korea.

Bill was a farmer and stockman for most of his life. He enjoyed participating in sports, in addition to playing an impressive number of musical instruments.  He was a member of the VFW, the First Baptist Church, and the Banner Grange, until it was dissolved.

Bill was survived by 3 nephews Gary Wilson (Brenda) of Holton, Keith Wilson (Rosanna) of Circleville, and Daryl Wilson (Della Wrightsman) of Netawaka; 9 great nieces and nephews, 15 great-great nieces and nephews and 2 great-great-great nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his brother Duane Wilson and sister-in-law Mona Wilson. 

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton.  Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Holton Cemetery.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time.  Memorials may be given to Jackson County Historical Society c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visitwww.mercerfuneralhomes.com.