David Wilson
US Navy WWII Veteran

David Wilson, 91, of Leonardtown, MD died January 25, 2005 in St. Mary’s Hospital. He died peacefully with his granddaughters at his side. Mr. Wilson was born February 2, 1913 in Philadelphia, PA to the late David and Margaret Perry Wilson. He was the loving husband of the late Catherine Marie Wilson. He is survived by his son David Wilson and his wife Joan Ann of California, MD, grandchildren Stephen C. Wilson and his wife Beverly, Angela T. Martin and her husband John of Hollywood, MD, Kathleen K. DeRoche and her husband David of Oakville, and great-grandchildren Beth, Jonathan, Kassie, Adam and Ben Martin, Andrea and Erin DeRoche and David, Joan-Ann and Maria Wilson. He is also survived by his sister Anna DeMarco and brother James Wilson of Philadelphia, PA. He was preceded in death by his grandson Brian J. Wilson and by his sisters Esther and Margaret Wilson. Mr. Wilson served in the United States Navy during World War II on the Destroyer Escort USS Leland E. Thomas. “Big Pops” later years were brightened by the love of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Wilson returned to Cape May, New Jersey in 1976 after many years as a Teamster in Philadelphia, PA and moved to St. Mary’s County in 2002. He was a member of the Moose and a member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association. All services were private.