Onza Wilson

Onza A Wilson, Macon, Georgia, formerly of Russell Springs and Louisville, Kentucky passed from this life October 23, 2024 at Brightmoor Hospice Inpatient Care, Macon, Georgia.

He was born in Russell Springs, KY on June 12, 1939. He was the son of Arnold and Levona Tucker Wilson. He graduated from Russell County High School in 1957. After high school, he moved to Louisville, Kentucky and began working at Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation. He retired after 37 years. During his time with them, he worked in two of their locations: Louisville, KY and Macon, GA where he and his family relocated in 1980. He was a Master Mason at Fairdale Lodge, Louisville, KY and a 32nd degree Mason in Macon, GA. He enjoyed singing karaoke with his friends, fishing and motor home traveling with family, flea market shopping for treasures and being a Pap-Pa to his grandchildren. He was generous to a fault and a great provider with an incredible work ethic.

He is survived by his daughters, Johnna Sue Spires (Tony) Byron, GA and Jill Renae Brown (Chris) Forsyth, GA and their mother Carol Sue Wilson Macon, GA. His grands include Brandon Corbett Spires (Kristin)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Athens, GA; Jenna Elizabeth Marzoll (Kendell) Warner Robins, GA; Jordan Forrester Mills, Nashville, TN; Miranda Brown Burke (Andrew) Grand Forks, ND. His great grands are Shelby Weaber Spires, Ellie Layne Marzoll, and Corbett Lee Marzoll. He is also survived by his sisters Deva Roy Stonecypher and Reva Roy (Larry) Russell Springs, KY; a brother Edsol Wilson, Indianapolis, IN; sister-in-law Janice Carol Wilson, Brooks, KY; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother Hearl Wilson, Brooks, KY; an infant sister Vel Jean Wilson; brothers-in-law Obren Roy and Eugene Stonecypher of Russell Springs, KY.

Grave side service and burial will be at 11 a.m. November 9, 2024 at Tucker Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY.  Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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