Stephen Wilson

Stephen C. Wilson, 67, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Southeast Hospital.

He was born Oct. 20, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Robert O. and Patsy Ruth Wheeler Wilson. He and Jean Smith were married in November 1976 in Jackson.

He served in the Air Force in England for three years.

He practiced law for 38 years and was a member of the Missouri Bar.

He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and Elks Lodge in Cape Girardeau. He loved fireworks on the Fourth of July, skydiving, playing guitar and building model airplanes.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Wilson of Cape Girardeau; daughter, Katie (Matt) Britt of Cape Girardeau; son, Shawn (Sue) Nesler of Cape Girardeau; sisters, Cheryl (Ken) Creasey of Lawrence, Kansas, and Melissa (John) Baar of Port Angeles, Washington; and grandchildren, Riley Britt, Ryder Nesler and Reese Nesler.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to American Red Cross, whether it be blood or monetary donations.

Online condolences may be sent at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.