William “Bill” Quincy Wilson, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2026. He was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on April 9, 1934, to the late William and Nellie Wilson. Beloved siblings Margaret Mantooth, Jim Wilson and Steven Franklin Wilson preceded him in death. Bill was a devout Christian and longtime member of Mafair United Methodist Church.
Bill was a graduate of Lynn View High School. Early in his employment with Mead Corporation, upper management approached Bill to lead the Kingsport plant in implementing the newest technology, the IBM computer. He managed the computer department until his retirement 39 years later.
An avid Tennessee Vol football fan, Bill could be found cheering and agonizing with his Vols on Saturdays during football season. His true passion in life was bass fishing, and Bill enjoyed many crazy adventures and catching the ‘big ones’ with his longtime bass fishing partner and ‘brother-by -heart’ Ron Salyer.
He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Loretta Wilson; his son Steve Wilson (Linda) of Clinton, Tennessee; daughter Marcy Wilson Shope of Kingsport, Tennessee; granddaughter Rachel Berk (Alex); grandson Will Shope; his very, very special great granddaughter Ellie Berk; and his beloved brother Harry Wilson of Kingsport, TN.
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, no formal service will be held. His body was donated to the Quillen College of Medicine due to his desire to help train future medical professionals. Upon cremation, his remains will be scattered in a secret fishing hole. Please direct any memorials to the charity of your choice.
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