Sgt. Charles L. "Leo" Wilson
Ava, MO
Charles Lee "Leo" Wilson, son of George Alex Wilson and Addie (Miller) Wilson was born on June 6, 1926 in Bethany, MO and was missing in action on Nov. 27, 1950 and presumed dead by the Army on December 31, 1953 while serving in the U.S. Army in Korea at the age of 27 years.
"Leo" was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, George A. Wilson, Walter Payne, Garland Payne, Earnest Payne, one sister, Marie Stout, two other sisters and other relatives.
He is survived by nephews, Leon Stout, Don Stout, Ronald Stout and Jay Stout, three nieces, Sue Potts, Linda Chamberlain and Jean Pruiett, and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service for "Leo" will be Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with Rev. Brian Letsinger officiating. Visitation will be Sat. from 1:00 p.m. to service time. Interment will follow by at the Vera Cruz Cemetery with full military honors by Ft. Leonard Wood Honor Detail, Ava American Legion Post #112 and VFW #5993 and the Patriot Guard Riders. Family requests memorials to the Vera Cruz Cemetery.