Shawn Wilson

Shawn Patrick Wilson, 52, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, June 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. He was born Sept. 4, 1971, in Poplar Bluff to Charles Howard and Peggy Ann Dildine Wilson.

Shawn was a loving son, father, brother, nephew, cousin and friend.

He was a truck driver for CPC Logistics and enjoyed working, as he worked all the time. He had also worked for Ozarc Gas, Prairie Farms, Three Eagles Distribution and US Foods.

Shawn was of the Catholic faith. He was an extraordinary father and had a love for sports. He loved basketball and baseball and was an avid supporter of Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks and St. Louis Cardinals.

Shawn especially enjoyed watching his son, Lance, play baseball and never missed a game until recently, when he became ill. Shawn never missed an opportunity to take his children out for a Mexican dinner or whatever they wanted. Eva, his daughter, had Shawn wrapped around her little finger. All she had to do was bat her eyes, and his heart melted. They shared a love for animals. If Eva wanted a certain animal, Shawn was sure to make her dream come true.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Shawn is survived by his mother, Peggy Wilson of Farmington; children, Lance and Eva Wilson, and their mother, Shanna Kelley Wilson of Cape Girardeau; grandmother, Mary Sue Dildine; brother, Neil Wilson of Farmington; niece, Karly Wilson; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Shawn will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

A graveside service was held Thursday, June 6, at Mountain View Cemetery in Des Arc. Brother Brian Wilson ministered to the family. Lance Wilson, Billy Thompson, Chad King, Jackie Wilson, Kent Ward, Hayden Harris, Phillip Wilson and Jeremy Wilson served as pallbearers.

Ruegge Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.rueggfuneralhomes.com.