Bethel L. Wilson, 76, passed away at the VA Hospital in Salem, Virginia on Tuesday, May 12, 2015.  He was born on October 4, 1938 to the late Daniel Wilson and Elsie McDaniel Wilson.  He was of the Baptist Faith.    He served his country proud in the United States Army as a Sergeant. Bethel was a member of American Legion Post 1097, VFW of Danville and Red Men #124. Bethel worked for Dan River Mills for nine years and then retired from Goodyear as a machine operator. He will be greatly missed.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by beloved wife, Bernice Wilson; three brothers, Wayne Wilson, Derl Wilson and infant brother.

Bethel is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Reynolds of Danville, step-daughter, Elizabeth Tiller and husband, Mark; three grandchildren, Heather Reynolds, Paul Gallagher and Krystal Gallagher; one great-grandchild, Autumn Meeks; sister, Linda Thornton and husband, Gerald of Martinsville; brother, Joe Wilson and wife, Evelyn of Danville; step-mother, Frances B. Wilson of Danville .

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 6-8 pm in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the home, 1477 Aspen Street.  A funeral service will be conducted on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Hatcher officiating.  Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park with full military graveside rites performed by the American Legion Post #1097.

Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Wilson Family

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