ObituariesApril 28, 2002
Frederick Wilson
CAIRO, Ill. -- Frederick E. Wilson, 72, of Cairo died Friday, April 26, 2002, at Daystar Care Center. He was born Sept. 26, 1929, in Cairo, son of Oscar C. and Zora Frields Wilson. A retired engineer for the U.S. Defense Department Mapping Agency, he was involved in the U.S. expedition in the mapping of Greenland...CAIRO, Ill. -- Frederick E. Wilson, 72, of Cairo died Friday, April 26, 2002, at Daystar Care Center.
He was born Sept. 26, 1929, in Cairo, son of Oscar C. and Zora Frields Wilson.
A retired engineer for the U.S. Defense Department Mapping Agency, he was involved in the U.S. expedition in the mapping of Greenland.
Wilson was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, the Explorers Club and the American Legion.
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He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Evelyn Wilson, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister.
Friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jerome Fortenberry officiating. Burial will be in Barlow City Cemetery in Barlow, Ky.
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