Melvin Howard Wilson

June 14, 1939 - May 27, 2016

Melvin “Howard” Wilson, 76 The youngest of five children, Howard was born June 14, 1939 in Jamestown, Tennessee. He entered into Heaven’s gates on Friday, May 27, 2016. Howard spent most of his life living in Muncie, Indiana. He graduated from Wapahanie High School in 1957 and proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964. Upon his return Howard was hired by the Muncie Fire Department were he dedicated 22 years to public service until his retirement in September 1990. Howard was good at just about everything. He owned and operated a mechanic shop on the corner of 18th and Wolfe, and took over Cunningham’s Market, on West Howard Street, when Mr. Cunningham was elected Mayor of Muncie in 1976. Howard was a skilled and intuitive musician and loved bluegrass and country music. He played several instruments; his favorite by far was the guitar. Howard treasured his fishing trips to Wisconsin and Minnesota with his buddies in the fire department. Howard spent his last years of retirement living in Riverside, California Howard was preceded in death by his father: James Wilson, mother: Wonnie Beaty-Boatwright, brothers: Harold and Dee Wilson, sister: Loma Fazio and granddaughter Tracy Pinkston. He is survived and lovingly remembered by his daughter: Tamme Wilson-Pinkston, granddaughter: Stacy Pinkston, sister: Aleta McAndrew, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many close friends. We will miss you Howard – “Til we gather in heaven’s bright city and meet on that beautiful shore.”

Tamara Wilson

Thank you Lynn for everything. I love you.

Lynn Neuenswander

To all family and friends, Services for uncle Howard will be held June 30, at 10:00 a.m., at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 N. Meridian Ave., Colton, CA 92324.