Earnest Wilson often referred to as Mr. Wilson or the "Neighborhood Father", died Thursday November 8th, 2012 at Henry Ford Main Hospital at the age of 88. He was born in Nashville Tennessee to Edmond and Alice (nee Slay) Wilson, the forth oldest of twenty children. Earnest was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during WW II. Shortly after his discharge from the service Earnest came to Michigan, working at the Eastern Market. He would finish his full day at the market then work at the...
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