Thomas L. Wilson, 78, of Muncie, joined the Lord in heaven on Tuesday, December 18, 2018.
He was born on February 20, 1940, in Veedersburg, IN, the son of Dan and Flo Wilson.
Tom was a 1958 graduate of Veedersburg High School and maintained life-long friendships with his classmates. With a pharmacy degree from Purdue University in 1962, Tom loved helping people as a pharmacist his whole life with a career spanning over 50 years. Proudly serving his country in the Air Force from 1963-1966, 1st Lt. Thomas L. Wilson worked in radar and weapons control and was stationed in Birkenfield AFB in Germany and Calumet, Michigan. Tom first worked at Hook’s Drugstore before purchasing his own pharmacy-Hadley and Smith Drugstore in Anderson, IN then later moved his business to Eastside Drugs on 8th Street in Anderson. Tom also worked for most major retail drugstores at some point in his long career before retiring from Marsh Supermarket Pharmacy.
He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa, Yorktown Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the notorious card-club “The Significant Seven,” and a 50 year member of the Masonic F&AM Lodge #491 of Veedersburg, IN.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda Wilson; two sons: Bradley Wilson, Anderson, IN; Reid Wilson, U.S. Navy; two step-daughters: Melissa (John) Rubrecht, Alexandria, IN; Angela (Steve) Fisher, West Chester, OH; four grandchildren (Ryan Fisher, Joseph Fisher, Joshua Rubrecht, Megan Cook); three great-grandchildren (Elijah Rubrecht; Aubrey Cook, Ashton Cook); brothers: Daniel (Jackie) Wilson, Jr., Tulsa, OK; Terry (Irene) Wilson St. Charles, MO; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are on Friday, December 21, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rozelle Johnson Funeral Service in Anderson. Funeral services are 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Casteller officiating. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery with Military graveside rites.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the Yorktown Christian Church, P.O. Box 505, Yorktown, IN 47396.
Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.