Charles B. Wilson

Charles B. Wilson

Charles B. Wilson, 83, Hays, died Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

He was born October 4, 1933 in Augusta, Kansas the son of Aubrey and Myrtle (Breshere) Wilson.  He graduated from Bunker Hill High School.  On February 12, 1966 he was united in marriage to Loretta M. Vratil, a union that would endure over 51 years.  Charles worked for Home Stake in the oil fields for several years, holding many positions.  Later he would become an independent contract pumper.

Survivors include six sons; Dennis McLaughlin and wife Debbie of Schoenchen, Galen McLaughlin of Hays, Terry Wilson and wife Dana of Parshall, ND, Craig McLaughlin and wife Chris of Hays, Mark Wilson of Hays, and Monte Wilson of Hays, grandchildren; Angela Frank and husband Clint, Miki Jenkins and husband Rob, Ryan Fagan, Daniel Fagan, Trent McLaughlin and wife Amber, Trevor McLaughlin and wife Kara, Jessie McLaughlin, and Amber Holm, and great grandchildren; Trenton, Kyler, Madyson, Cole, Ethan, Dylan, Darren, Taj, Kingston, Kamden, Kynleigh, Shanti, Jailysa, Danasia, and Daishon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife on April 8, 2017, a son; Randy Dale Wilson, and 3 brothers; Johnny Kenny, William “Bill” Wilson, and Larry Gene Wilson.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, 29th and Indian Trail, Hays.  Burial will follow in the Gorham Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time on Friday at the church. Memorials are suggested in Charles’ memory to the Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com