WILSON, Allen J. (Al) of Vassar MI age 59 was called home to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Oct. 6, 1950 in Warren MI, and was the son of James & Deloris (Shaver) Wilson, and has been a Vassar/Millington area residence most of his life. Al joined the US Army in 1968 and served 12 years. On September 27, 1971 he married his wife of 38 years Miss Shirley Doyle. Al loved his motorcycle and love to ride. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, camping, but most of all he cherished his time with his wife and family. Al was diagnosed with cancer in 2000. He fought the good fight and gave his family and additional 10 precious and wonderful years.

Allen leaves to cherish his memory, wife Shirley, sons and daughters in-law Allen & Melissa Wilson of Claire, Robert Wilson of Kansas, Michael & Melissa Wilson of Vassar/Millington. Eight grandchildren, Jerry Donley, Stefiane Wilson, Autum Carbeno, Jesse Crane, Nolan Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Danyell Wilson, and Kora Wilson. He leaves also his siblings and their spouses, Cathy & Ricky Allen of IL, Mary Hatfield of Grayling, Edwin & Geri Wilson Of NC., Robert & Rose Wilson, Clyde & Debra Wilson, and Gene & Nancy Wilson all of Vassar. Al leaves also his extended family, Uncle Bert Reed of Houghton Lake, mother in-law Mrs. Rosemary Doyle of Vassar/Millington areas, Alan & Leanne Doyle, of Gaylord, Steve Doyle of Vassar, Crystal & Jack Edwards of Vassar/Millington areas, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, special girl friends, friends, and many other special people in his life. He leaves behind many special sons and daughters that in his heart he adopted along the way. Al is preceded in death by his parents, Step father Jerry Emery, sister Leora Wilson, father in-law Robert Doyle, favorite aunt Janet Norman, and a brother in-law Hazen Hatfield.
The Wilson family would like to thank the many doctors and nurses that have seen them through this journey, thanks to the wonderful staff of the Lutheran Home Care Hospice, to Crystal and to all the family that has been there to help and whom gave their love and time. Thanks to the so many people that have been here with us through this all and to Hanlin Funeral Home for helping us and guiding us through this time and assisting us with the planning of Al’s services. Memorial gifts of remembrance can be directed to the Conrad-Wager & Keene American Legion Post 164 of Millington (Monument Fund) or to the American Cancer Society.

Visitation:
Thursday, April 8, 2010
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Hanlin Funeral Home
4823 W. Main St
Millington, MI 48746

Visitation:
Friday, April 9, 2010
11:30 AM until 12:45 PM
Hanlin Funeral Home
4823 W. Main St
Millington, MI 48746

Service:
Friday, April 9, 2010
1:00 PM
Hanlin Funeral Home
4823 W. Main St
Millington, MI 48746