Larry Wilson

Larry "Flipp" Eugene Wilson, 77, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at The Villas of Jackson.

He was born April 13, 1946, in Cape Girardeau to Eugene and Betty Morton Wilson. He was raised in the Presbyterian faith.

Larry was a 1964 graduate of Jackson High School. He honorably served 22 years in the U.S. Army National Guard as a staff sergeant with Company A, 1140th Engineer Battalion (Combat) in Jackson.

He worked at the Coca Cola Bottling Co. in Jackson after graduating from high school, and then began working for Lenco. He then spent 28 years working with the Procter & Gamble Co. until his retirement.

Larry was a member of Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post No. 158 in Jackson and Elks Lodge No. 2652 in Jackson. He was recognized by the Grand Lodge Order of Elks, ELKS USA for Officer of the Year and Elk of the Year and one-year of Outstanding Service Commendation. He was presented the Elk of the Year from Lodge No. 2652 for four years. He received awards for Bull Elk of the year, Outstanding Service and Elk of the Month. He also worked daily at the lodge along with the ER, for the good of the lodge, until his health declined.

To cherish his memory are two children, Kimberly Wilson (Larry Schlesinger) of Riverview, Florida, and James (Lisa) Schamburg of Oak Ridge; four grandchildren, Sterling McCarroll of Jackson, Hyland McCarroll of Jackson, Caitlynn Schamburg of Perryville, Missouri, and Chelsea (Nathan) Britton of Jackson; sister, Virgina Browne of Jackson; niece, Melissa Childers of Kansas City, Missouri; and two nephews, Jeffery Kinder of Jackson and Brent Kinder of Kansas City; his former wife, caregiver and mother of his children, Linda Penzel of Oak Ridge; and many beloved best friends, too many to name, but they know who they are.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

The following arrangements will be held at the Elks Lodge in Jackson Sunday, Dec. 17. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. There will be an American Legion Honor Guard Ceremony at 4 p.m., followed by an Elks Ceremony and concluding with a life celebration service by the Rev. Fred Burgard.

Later, he will be laid to rest at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

If considering a memorial donation, the family suggests the Elks Christmas Basket Project.

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