Richard "Dick" Wilson's Obituary
Richard “Dick” Wilson died unexpectedly in Lakeland, FL on October 14, 2017 at the age of 81.
Dick was born in 1936 in New Haven, CT to John R Wilson and Anna Flanagan. He moved to Lakeland in 1989 after raising his family in Byfield, MA since the early 1970’s. Dick had a long and renowned career in the movie theater industry while maintaining an active passion for circus as a fan and agent. He was an usher at St. Anthony’s RC church.
Dick is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gayle; sons John of Lakeland, FL and Larry of Avon, CT. He is preceded in death by his daughter Diane Denise.
Visitations will be Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 4 – 6pm at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home; 3350 Mall Hill Road, Lakeland, FL 33810. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, Oct.18 at St. Anthony’s Church, 820 Marcum Road, Lakeland, FL 33809.
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