David Ward Wilson

David Ward Wilson, age 70, of New Church, VA, formerly of Poolesville, MD, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024. David was born December 7, 1953, in Brockton, MA, to the late Harry Ward Wilson, Jr. and the late Elinor Pauline Wilson Bullard. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Richard Bullard, with whom he shared a special bond. David was the cherished husband of Linda Ellen Wilson (nee Rommel) for 32 years and a devoted father to Lauren Glenn Wilson (Kam Francois-Ashbrook), and Gregory Ward Wilson. In addition, he leaves behind his beloved sister Christine Wilson Showalter (Sam Showalter), four stepsisters, two nephews, four nieces, three great-nieces, and one great-nephew.

Known by most as “Dave” and to some as “Willy,” he will mostly be remembered for his love of ‘60s music, sense of humor, and Rodney impersonations! He received a BS in Business Administration in 1976 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dave recently retired after a long, successful sales career in the point-of-sale industry for such companies as Hayman, Aloha, Radiant, NCR, and Toast.

In his retirement, Dave enjoyed golfing, boating, and swimming in just about any body of water he stumbled upon. He became an active member of his church and particularly enjoyed playing his guitar with friends. Dave’s friendly and fun-loving personality left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Some of his biggest fans were the dialysis techs who cared for him as he dealt with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Seldom at a loss for a flirtatious joke, he kept them laughing to the end, all the while never complaining. Dave refused to let the disease rule his life.

A service in celebration of Dave’s life was held at Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church in Onancock, VA, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The Reverend Monica Gould will officiate.

A memorial service honoring Dave’s life will be held at Neelsville Presbyterian Church in Germantown, MD, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend Jeffrey Rickett will officiate. Accommodations: The family will be staying just north of Germantown in the Westview Promenade area of Frederick, MD. Hotels are reasonable and plentiful with easy access to the church via I270, about 20 minutes away.

Contributions in Dave’s memory may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation. Mail to: PKD Foundation, P.O. Box 871847, Kansas City, MO 64187, or donate online at https://pkdcure.org.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.

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