William M. Wilson, Jr.

William M. Wilson, Jr., age 53 of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021.  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tracee C. Wilson (nee Thomas); 4 children: Senetra Wilson, Royal (Nellie) Donald, Nathan Wilson and Aleicia Wilson; grandchildren: Triston, Tamia, Cavi, Ja’Sierra, Amiyah, Royce and Romelo; siblings: Constance (Sam) Harris, Nancy (Lamont) Dent, Talmer (Savannah) Wilson, Marquita (Richard) Knechtle, Warren Wilson, Breanne Wilson and Britton Wilson; special cousin, Inell (Karston) Wright-Waxton; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceded in death by his parents, William M. Wilson, Sr. and Ida B. Wright; favorite uncle, Roy Lee Wright.

Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 12, 2021.  Private cremation to follow. The American Legion will hold services at 3:30 pm on Friday and Pastor James Lopez will hold services at 6:00 pm on Friday.

William was an employee at N.I.P.S.CO. for 8 years.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA and a member of the American Legion in Hammond, IN. To share an online condolence, logon to www.fifefuneralhome.com

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