Earl D Wilson

EARL D. WILSON, 50, of Buffalo, NY  was born November 21, 1967 to Robert Tyler and the late Ann Marie Wilson Lawrence.  As a child, Earl attended Buffalo Public Schools and graduated from Kensington High School.

Earl met his teenage sweetheart, Patricia when she was fourteen.  They dated through high school.  After high school Earl, enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and prior to his departure he and Patricia married March 18, 1988.  Shortly afterwards, he moved his new bride to Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC.  He was honorable discharged.

Earl's family increased while in the military.  He moved his wife and three daughters back to Buffalo.  He became gainfully employed as a foreman with Arric Corporation an environmental remediation company.  He worked at the company for over twenty years until his passing.

Earl was a hard worker but laidback.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Earl always hunted during deer season and went on numerous fishing trips.  He also loved his family and enjoyed the company of his friends.  When his first granddaughter entered in this world, Earl became a doting grandfather.

Earl was a member of the Illmortals Motorcycle Club.  In addition, to joining in cross country motorcycle trips, he participated in the club's community fundraising activities, toy and food drives.

Earl was preceded in death by his mother, Ann Marie Lawrence and one brother, Robert Tyler, III.

His memories will be cherished by his wife of 30 years, Patricia L. Wilson: four daughters Shanice, Brianna, Mariah and Shanita: granddaughter, Alahni; father Robert Tyler, Mia Tyler; aunts, uncles, cousins; brother-in-law, Clarence Nichols and Michael Nichols; sister-in-law Jacqueline Nichols and Annette Nichols; mother-in-law, Louvenia Brock as well as a host of other relatives, friends and co-workers.

Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 12, 2017, 10am at True Bethel Baptist Church, 472 Swan St. Funeral to follow at 11am. Interment held at St. Matthew's Cemetery.

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