Bobby Joe Wilson's Obituary
Bobby Joe Wilson, 80, Sorrento, Florida went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2021 in Tavares, Florida. Bobby Wilson was born on February 18, 1941 in Washington County, Virginia to his parents Ralph Wilson and Myrtle Grace Wilson.
He was an Electrical Engineer who worked for the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). He moved from Blairsville, Georgia to Central Florida in 2016. Bobby was a proud veteran, father, husband and Grandfater, who served in the United States Air Force and was of the Baptist faith.
In his early years, Bobby was a Radar Repairman with the United States Air Force, and worked with the Hurricane Hunters. He worked his civilian career at both the University of Miami and GTRI and was a “Helluva” Electrical Engineer. Before his passing he still worked on many important projects at Georgia Tech.
He is survived by his loving Son: Stephen D. Wilson and his wife Angela of Winter Garden, FL; Wife Donna H. Wilson of Sorrento Fl, two brothers: Hank Wilson of Norton, VA and Mike Wilson of Norton, VA; sister: Debbie Adams of Norton, VA; Lifelong extended family members Linda H. Rothery, and Jerry Hall, and two loving grandchildren: McKenzie Wilson and Colton Wilson.
Memorial Services will be held at 1:00PM on September 18, 2021 at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in Norton, reception to follow.
Online condolences may be made at www.pagetheusfuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Leesburg, FL.
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