Lewey C Wilson, Sr ,77, affectionately referred to as “Lew” by many, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning on April 15, 2020 at his home in Dale City, Virginia after a strong-willed and resolute fight against cancer. Throughout his battle, he praised his Lord for all the victories and never lost his trust in Jesus even on the most difficult days. Lewey was known as a man with a strong presence and exemplified a kind and gentle demeanor. His faith served as a living example of his true love for God and his family. Lewey also loved technology which was evidenced in the way he transferred this love of tech to his children and grandchildren.
Lewey was born on June 11, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Matthew Wilson and Ida Katherine Darby and grew up in Clanton, Alabama. In 1961, Lewey graduated from the Chilton County Training school in Clanton, the county’s only school for educating Black children. In 1961, he accepted the call to serve our country in the United States Air Force. After basic training, Airman Wilson was trained in electronics and radar repair. He was assigned to the 664th Radar Squadron at the Bellefontaine Air Force Station. It was at this post where he met his loving wife Bonnie Clark and after his discharge in 1965, they were married on April 10, 1966 in Bellefontaine, Ohio.
