Arthur Lee Wilson Sr.

Arthur Lee Wilson, Sr., son of the late Elder Sandy Wilson, Sr. and the late Mother Rebecca Wilson, was born on January 24, 1935 in Honey Hill, South Carolina. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Arthur received his education in the Berkeley County Public School system in Jamestown, South Carolina. In pursuit of better opportunities, Arthur moved to Baltimore, Maryland and married the love of his life of almost 70 years, Reola McGinnis, on September 17, 1955. From this union 4 sons and one daughter were born: Reginald A. Wilson (deceased), Arthur Wilson, Jr. (Barbara), Melvin Wilson (Carolyn), Michael Wilson, Sr. (Janette), and Zenobia Carter (Maurice). Arthur was reared in a Christian home with his 13 siblings. Arthur was the eighth child of the fourteen children. He was baptized at an early age and received the gift of the Holy Spirit. He was a faithful member of Antioch Holiness Apostolic Faith Church where the late Bishop Moye was his Pastor. Arthur and his family later joined the Highway Church of Christ (“Highway”) where the late Bishop Fred Page, Sr. was the Pastor. During his membership at Highway, Arthur was ordained as Deacon. Continuing his love for God, he and his wife joined Greater St. Stephens Church (“St. Stephens”) where the late Elder Victor Jackson, Sr. was his Pastor. While serving as Deacon at St. Stephens, one of the many things he did was care for the House of God. He loved cleaning, fixing and straightening up the church, especially before Noon Day prayer. He had a full circle moment in 2006 when he rejoined what is now called New Antioch Holiness Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ where his son, Bishop Michael Wilson, Sr., was his Pastor. Arthur was a man of few words, but whenever it came time for him to express his love for God, he never had a loss for words of admiration for the goodness of God. Arthur was employed at Bethlehem Steel as a steelworker for over 40 years. While employed there, he was a dedicated employee often working double shifts to provide for his family. Arthur and his family lived in the Northwood community in northeast Baltimore for over 40 years where he developed many relationships with his neighbors. On sunny days after washing his car, he would go inside the house to eat dinner at exactly 4 PM while quenching his thirst with his signature sweet ice tea that was chilled to perfection. He enjoyed quartet music. He was always excited to serve as a Baltimore City Juror. Later in life, Arthur’s favorite past time was watching Judge Judy and golf on tv. As stated before, Arthur was a man of few words, but was well respected in his home, his community, and his church. He had one grandson (Tavon Wilson) who predeceased him. He leaves to mourn his legacy of faith and admiration towards God: his Wife, Reola Wilson; 4 Children previously mentioned; 11 Grandchildren, Reginald Wilson (Irma), Tameka Wilson-Lewis, Taronica Wilson, Bianca Wilson, Michael Wilson, Jr. (Natasha),Whitney Wilson, Kevin Wilson, LaSeandra Wilson, Bryan Wilson, Zakiyah Carter, and Zenia Carter; 7 Great-grandchildren, Emory Lewis, Ariana Lewis, Joshua Lewis, Victoria Wilson, Jeremiah Wilson, Zoe Wilson, and Zara Wilson; 2 brothers, Sandy Wilson, Jr. (Mahilda), and Oscar Wilson (Ida), and 1 sister, Mazie Greene (Friendly); Godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

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Arthur Lee Wilson Sr.

January 24, 1935 - February 23, 2025