Robert H. Wilson, 78, of Middletown, died Jan. 10, 2015 at St.Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. Born May 25, 1936 in Tipton, he was the son of Samuel and Eva (Millikan) Wilson.
He graduated from Noblesville High School, was an U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the Noblesville V.F.W. He was employed with McMahon Food Company, and worked for Prudential Insurance Company. He also owned several area restaurants: The Outside Inn, Wilson’s Lone Oak Restaurant, Passwaters Restaurant, Forest Park Inn, Wilson’s Cafeteria, Golden Manor Restaurant and Pickett’s Cafeteria in Westfield.
Survivors include his son, Troy (Cathy) Wilson; daughter, Kelly (Dwayne) Jones; step-daughter, Lora Dunham; step-son, Joe Oliphant; sister, Carolyn (Danny) Pugsley; brother, Larry Wilson; grandchildren, Holly, Robbie, Nicholas, Melissa, Ryan, Brandon and Sarah; and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Wilson; and wives, Rachel Wilson and Penelope “Penny” Wilson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 16 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan St., Noblesville, with the Rev. Richard D. Bell officiating. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Jan. 15 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Greater Midwest Affiliate, Memorials and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, 60674; or the American Diabetes Association, Indiana Office, 8604 Allisonville Rd., Suite 140, Indianapolis, 46250. Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.
