George Wilson

George Ray Wilson, 68, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 1:07 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 2021, at St. Louis University Hospital.

He was born September 19, 1953, in Owensboro, Kentucky, a son of the late Mormon Wilson and the late Evelyn (Page) Kaleta. The United States veteran proudly served his country with the Army and was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He enjoyed his days of fishing and playing golf and cherished his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Amy and Bill McElroy of Granite City and Katherine Wilson of Perryville, Missouri; six grandchildren, Lilly, Caylie, Andrew, Julia, Audrey, and Christian and a sister, Janis Schwager of Edmond, Oklahoma.

In accordance with his wishes, no services will be held. Irwin Chapel of Granite City is in charge of arrangements. www.irwinchapel.com