Dr. Arthur L. Wilson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Funeral service for Reverend Dr. Arthur L. Wilson, 86, of Opelika will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Thompson Chapel AME Zion Church with interment in Garden Hills Cemetery. Rev. Melvin Perry is the pastor, Rev. Dr. Stephen Faulk will officiate and Bishop Dennis V. Proctor will be the eulogist. On May 17, 2015, Dr. Wilson transitioned to his heavenly home. He pastured for over 65 years, with 50 of those at Thompson Chapel AME Zion Church in Opelika. During this time, he served as Treasurer and Past President of the Lee County Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance. Dr. Wilson was a community and political activist. He was founder and organizer of Lee County Voter’s League, the local chapter of NAACP and the local chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference. Dr. Wilson was instrumental in leading the fight against segregation in the Opelika Public School system. Dr. Wilson served on the Planning Commission, City Advisory Board, State of Alabama Advisory (during the Civil Rights Era); and was a member of the Board for the Food Bank of Lee, Russell and Macon Counties. He served as the first Dean of the Faith and Order Conference at Clinton Junior College. Dr. Wilson has received many awards and recognitions including Who’s Who in the South and Southwest. Dr. Wilson was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Arthurine Sims. The family will receive family and friends at 6:00 pm this evening at the funeral home. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. After a brief illness, Dr. Wilson exchanged his mortal soul for eternal life and leaves to mourn: a devoted wife of 66 years, Nancy B. Wilson of Opelika, AL; five children, Vandy L. Wilson of Columbus, GA, Dr. Linda Wilson, Carolyn (John) Dandridge and Barbara N. Frazier all of Nashville, TN and Rev. Michael L. Wilson of Newnan, GA. He also leaves to mourn 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Dr. Arthur L. Wilson

August 28, 1928 - May 17, 2015

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