Richard H. Wilson Jr.

April 1, 1936 - December 9, 2017

RICHARD H. WILSON, JR. 81, of Dividing Creek died from injuries from a motor vehicle crash on Saturday December 9, 2017. Born in Port Norris, NJ he was the son of the late Richard H. and Mary Miller Wilson. Richard lived most of his life in Dividing Creek. He served in the US Navy on the USS Dixie. He started his working career at Dorchester Ship Yard later going to Dupont, where he was a Pipe Fitter. After retiring from Dupont, he owned and operated Artist Trading Post in Millville where he taught art classes and displayed his artwork. He was a former member of the Dividing Creek Fire Company and he enjoyed his RV and camping, spending a lot of time in Lancaster, PA. Surviving is his love of many years, Wanda Robbins daughters, Verna Eagle (Gary), and Sandra Fauver (Larry), daughter in law, Julie Wilson, brothers, Harry Wilson (Madeline), and George Wilson (Elba), sister, Louise Bateman (Donald), grandchildren, Marisue Kendall, Lauren Andrews, Aimee Ashton, Richard Wilson, and Richard Treen, great grandchildren, Alexi, Pierce, Ella, Gracie, Logan, and Kara, Wanda Robbins’ children, Doris, Donald, Brenda, Michelle (John) and daughter Tiffany (Patrick). He loved Dachshunds and is survived by his Mr. Bean. He was predeceased by his son Richard H. Wilson, III. Funeral services will be held at the Hoffman Funeral Homes 2507 High Street Port Norris on Friday December 15, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Viewings will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday morning from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd. Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. To email condolences and or tributes please visit www.hoffmanfuneralhomes.net