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Brother Of Legendary Funeral Home Founders Dies Of Natural Causes
In 1952, Clarence and Sumner Wilson founded Wilson Brothers Enterprises, Incorporated, with Wilson’s Funeral Home as their major holding. Assisted by their wives, they worked closely to- gether.
Walter Wilson, younger brother of Sumner and Clarence Wilson, passed away Wednesday morning in Dallas, Texas from natural causes. He was 82 years old.
Mr. Wilson attended Mid- dleton High School, leaving be- fore his senior year to serve his country in the Armed Forces.
Mr. Wilson developed an interest in the funeral business from his older brothers, and worked with them briefly be-
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MR. WALTER WILSON
fore striking out on his own. He graduated from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science in Dallas in 1950, and decided to call that area home.
According to Ms. Curtiss Wilson, his sister-in-law, Mr. Wilson worked for a newspa- per before going to embalming school. After graduating from
embalming school, he opened his funeral home, Cedar Crest Funeral Home, and is credited with being the mentor of African American funeral di- rectors in Dallas and across the entire state.
In an earlier interview, Mr. Wilson said his success is due to his embracing of new ideas, concepts, and setting standards others would follow.
Described as a friendly, out- going man, Mr. Wilson saw himself as a man of honesty, integrity, and very concerned about the community.
Mr. Wilson said as long as you are open minded, willing to give of yourself, and enjoy yourself in whatever you do, you will be successful.
CARD OF THANKS
MARY LOWERY
On behalf of myself and two siblings, we would like to say thank you in our time of need.
Special thanks to Pastor Roundtree and the New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist family. To the staff at Excel Nursing Home, thank you for taking care of our mom. To the team at Tampa Gen- eral-Moffitt Cancer Center, you made our journey peaceful, so thank you. To Dr. Patel, thanks for caring about our mom and not just seeing her as a patient.
Thanks to our family and friends.
JAMES LOWERY
On behalf of myself and my two siblings, we would like to say thank you in our time of need.
Special Thanks to all the staff at Fletcher Health and Rehabilitation Center who took great care of my dad. To the staff at Florida Hospi- tal Intensive Care Unit, you made our stay comfortable. Thanks to the International Longshoremen Association who was very supportive during the years with my fa- ther.
Thanks to our family and friends.
Police Arrest Known Drug Dealer
St. Petersburg Police detec- tives began an investigation with narcotics tips and com- plaints of drug activity at 1010 Crescent Lake Drive.
Undercover detectives began making drug buys at that location, but the main suspect, Antonio Ford, 32, kept moving to different loca- tions around the neighbor- hood.
Detectives continued to in- vestigate as Ford moved through at least three motels or residences finally moving to 647 5th Avenue, North, for the last couple of months.
Once again, undercover de- tectives made drug purchases from that residence and ob- tained probable cause for a search warrant.
A SWAT Team was used to execute the warrant because the front door of the residence was fortified with burglar bars and locked with a chain and pad lock as well as a U style bi- cycle lock.
ANTONIO FORD
DEVONSHA
TYSON, JR. BEAL
possession of diazepam, and possession of hydromor- phone.
Two others suspected in helping run the drug enter- prise, Patrick Green, 47, and Devonsha Tyson, Jr., 19, were arrested and charged the same as Ford.
A woman was arrested on an outstanding warrant and a new charge of providing a false name to law enforcement. She was positively identified as Kristen Beal, 36.
Authorities seized crack co- caine, hydromorphone, di- azepam and more than $1,000 in cash.
The SWAT Team used their ARV to pull the steel door form the front of the resi- dence. As the SWAT Team made entry, detectives said people inside the house put drugs into a lock box and poured acid into the box in an effort to destroy the evidence. There were a total of 14 people inside the two bedroom resi- dence when the warrant was executed.
Everyone inside was ques- tioned, and four people were arrested.
Ford was arrested and charged with operating a drug house, possession of cocaine,
PATRICK GREEN
KRISTEN
Memoriam/Card Of Thanks
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