Louie D. Wilson

Louie D. Wilson of Goshen, Alabama entered Glory on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home. He was 88 years old. He was a man of great faith who adored his family and friends. Everyone who knew him, loved him and enjoyed his great sense of humor.

Louie accepted Jesus as his Savior at a young age and rededicated his life to the Lord as a young adult, where he then joined God’s Way Baptist Church. He was a faithful member of God’s Way Baptist Church for over 50 years. Throughout his time at God’s Way, he served in various roles, including Sunday School Superintendent, deacon, and choir member.

Louie worked with the Rural Electric Association as a lineman for many years before owning and operating Wilson’s Auto Service. During his time at the service stations, he was also a substitute rural mail carrier. He later became a full-time rural mail carrier where he remained until he retired to help on the farm.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home in Troy, Alabama with Rev. Craig Holmes, Ray W. Floyd, and Pastor John Milton officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Serving as pall bearers will be Chad Hughes, Jonathan Oakes, Wilson Ellis, Hughes Oakes, Preston Hughes, and Dewain Thomas. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home from 1p.m. until the time of service.

Louie was born on April 21,1937 in Pike County Alabama to the late Joe Hobson Wilson and Ava Green Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lessie Mae Flowers Wilson; 3 brothers-Howell Clay “Buck” Wilson, Joe Chester Wilson, and Lutha Levi Wilson; and 1 sister- Alma Juanita Wilson Jones. He is survived by his 2 daughters-Martha Wilson Hughes(Marion) of Goshen, and Linda Wilson Ellis(Frank) of Letohatchee; 4 grandchildren-Chad Hughes(Julie) of Goshen, Beverly Oakes(Jonathan) of Banks, Kristen Ellis of Atlanta, and Wilson Ellis of Baton Rouge; 3 great-grandchildren-Marilee Hughes, Hughes Oakes, and Preston Hughes; several nieces and nephews; and 1 special friend, Geraldine Grissett.

The family would also like to thank those who assisted with his care: Jenel Allred, Steven Mead, Lynn Sanders, and Elisha Horn. The staff of Green Hills Funeral Home is honored to serve the Wilson family.