Donald "Eli" Wilson

**In Loving Memory of Donald "Eli" Wilson**

Donald "Eli" Wilson, a longtime resident of Bloomfield, Missouri, was born on December 16, 1947, to the late Jesse and Eva (Martin) Wilson. He  passed away on November 28 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.

Eli dedicated his life to his family and country, serving proudly as an Army veteran during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he found fulfillment in his work as a carpenter until his retirement in 2012.

He is lovingly remembered by his daughters, Angie (Danny) Kinnard of Silva, Missouri, and Dawn Christian of Dexter, Missouri, as well as his son, Justin Wilson of Dexter, Missouri, his four grandchildren: Jacob, Zane, Truman, and Gladys. He is also survived by his brothers, Jesse, David, Chesley, and Phillip, and his sisters, Ruthie and Melba.

Eli was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Francis, James, Jerry Dean, and Carl Wayne.

A visitation to honor Eli's life will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, beginning at 11 A.M. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri. Following the visitation, funeral services will commence at 12 P.M., led by Pastor Charles Robertson of Bloomfield, Missouri.

Eli will be laid to rest at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery near Bloomfield, where he will receive Full Military Honors in recognition of his service.

Watkins and Sons Funeral Service is honored to assist the family during this time.

For more information, please visit www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.