Charles "Chuck" E Wilson
Charles "Chuck" Wilson Obituary
Charles E. (Chuck) Wilson passed away in Auburn, Alabama on March 13, 2025. Chuck was born in Springfield, Illinois on January 1, 1936. He grew up in several small towns in Illinois but primarily lived in Momence, Illinois. He attended the University of Illinois and served in the Air Force. He was hired by Delta Air Lines in 1961 as one of 800 pilots and retired from Delta in 1996 as one of 8000 pilots. His last ten plus years with Delta were spent flying international routes. Other than his family, flying was his greatest love followed by his enjoyment of the game of golf.
Chuck was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his son, Richard (Rick) Wilson. He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Marianne Wilson. He is also survived by three children - Mark Wilson (Karla), Michael Wilson (Laurie), and Carrie Distefano (Joshua). He had ten grandchildren - Max Wilson (Claire), Jackson Wilson (Chelsea), Sam Wilson, Eli Wilson (Gracie), Clara Distefano, Amelie Distefano, and Greta DiStefano. His family meant everything to him and his favorite time was having them around him to listen to his stories and his many jokes. He was also extremely fond of his extended family, Joan and Mike Bryans, Eileen Goodman, Evy Carver and Theron Cook, along with all of his nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 12 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home Chapel in Opelika, Alabama.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Samaritan's Purse.