Charles Allen Wilson

A Tribute of Love and Honor Charles Allen Wilson, affectionately known as “Charlie” was born March 11, 1941 to Nathan and Thelma R. Wilson in Marion County South Carolina, where he was educated in the Marion County school system. Charles departed this earth on March 3, 2025. After high school, Charles enlisted in the army where he served for 3 years. During his tour of duty, he traveled to Germany where he worked as an Artillery Communications Chief. He separated from the army earning the rank of E5 Sergeant and relocated to Brooklyn, New York. Once he arrived in New York, he began working for York International as an Air Conditioning and Refrigerator Technician. Charles was employed with York Enterprises for over 30 years retiring as a supervisor. During his tenure, he traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel serving as a Master Technician repairing large machines while exploring the bible through tours and visits. This was one of his proudest moments. His time at York brought forth countless noteworthy experiences including servicing a machine in the third sub-basement during the first World Trade Center bombing. Charles’ coworkers always teased him, stating that a man of his stature looked silly “carrying” the mini-MAG flashlight clipped to his hip. It was only through God’s grace and that mini flashlight that led him and his co-workers to through the rubble to safety. Not long after Charles arrived in New York, he joined Greater Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where through several years of devoted service, he became Chair of the Trustee Board. It was at Greater Mount Pleasant that Charles met and married his life partner Candace Boone. To this union two children were born, Francine and Charles Wilson Jr. Charles was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years Candace, his parents Nathan and Thelma, sisters Hilda Wilson and Evadell Williams as well as brother Gene Wilson. Charles leaves to cherish his memory, two children Francine Lee (Andre’) and Charles Jr. (Erica), three grandchildren Ethan, Evan and Elan, two brothers Woodrow (Delores) and Douglas (Wanda), three nieces (Bernadette, Waciana and Marvenise), five nephews (Allen III, Brent, Brendan, Detrick and Bryan), four step grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.

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Charles Allen Wilson

March 11, 1941 - March 3, 2025