Chesapeake – CMSgt Edward Wilson Ret, 77, of the 800 block of Leonard Avenue departed this life August 25, 2009. Born in Edgefield, South Carolina, he served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 27 years of dedicated service. He was employed at the Department of Public Works at the Norfolk Naval Base for 17 years, and was a longtime member of New Central Baptist Church, where he served as Chairman of the Trustee Board, a member of the Gospel Choir and Men's Choir. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, and was honored as Father of the year in 1996.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Sharon P. Lambert, and his mother, Mae Bell Wilson. Survivors include his loving wife, Ruthie Wilson of Chesapeake; father, Mack Wilson (Clyde) of Maryland; one daughter, Denise Robinson of Norfolk; one son, Edward R. Wilson (Gail) of Palm Harbor, Fla.; seven, grandchildren, Tiffany Garnes of Chesapeake, Latoya Garnes of Laurel, Md, Levar Robinson (Tasha) of Atlanta, GA, Bria Robinson of Chesapeake, Karlin Sykes of Norfolk, Matthew Wilson and Gabrielle Wilson of Palm Harbor, Fla.; three great grandchildren, Devin Garnes of Chesapeake, Cierra Mosby of Chesapeake and Kalynn Robinson of Atlanta, GA; two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, a host of relatives and friends.