Hubert F. Wilson

August 23, 1920 - March 7, 2019

Hubert F. Wilson, age 98, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Brookfield, MO, was called to Heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2019 to be with his wife Helen and oldest daughter Nancy. He passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM at Park Baptist Church, Brookfield, MO on Friday, March 15, 2019 with Reverend David Blakely officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery, Brookfield, MO. A visitation will be held at Park Baptist Church from 10:00 AM until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Galesburg OSF Hospice, 3405 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL 61401, or Park Baptist Church Building Fund, 121 E. Park St., Brookfield, MO 64628. Online registry at www.rhodesfh.com. Hubert was born August 23, 1920, the son of Carl M. and Annie I Wilson in Laclede, MO, He worked for the Missouri State Highway Department for thirty-seven years. He enjoyed fixing and inventing any machine imaginable. During World War II he served as a signalman for the U.S. Navy. His greatest joy was being with his family. For many years he was a member of Park Baptist Church. He loved serving the Lord and was blessed with a good life; he will be missed by all Surviving are his daughter, Dixie Pecsi and son-in-law Frank Pecsi, Galesburg, Il; one nephew, Gary Wilson (Judy), Brookfield, MO; one brother-in-law, Stanley Brown, Holt Summit, MO; two nieces, Sheree Starrett (David), Overland Park, KS; and Sandra Hemphill (Gary), Jefferson City, MO; one great nephew, Robert Wilson, Springfield, MO; and one cousin, Phyllis Russell of Fullerton , CA. He was preceded in death by his brother Glen Wilson, and one sister-in-law, Pauline Wilson