Michael Steven Wilson
August 27, 1956 - September 18, 2021
Michael Steven (Mike) Wilson, age 65, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer, a diagnosis he received on July 30, 2021.
Mike was born in Brazil, Indiana on August 27, 1956, to Melvin and Dolores (Johnson) Wilson. He graduated from Brazil High School in 1974. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in various states, including Louisiana, Texas, California, and Alaska. Mike attended Indiana State University where he graduated with honors with a degree in Cartography, and began a career with the federal government, retiring in June of 2004 from the National Geospacial-Intelligence Agency. Thereafter, he worked for the Parke County Sheriff’s Department, Lynn’s Pharmacy and most recently for Express Scripts, retiring from there on December 31, 2020.
On June 25, 2021, Mike married his childhood neighbor, Cathy Sanderson. Although their time together was cut short, they both thoroughly enjoyed their “trips down memory lane” and reminiscing about the many memories they shared throughout their wonderful childhood years. Mike truly loved his Northwood community.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Dolores Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy; his three children and his grandson all of whom he loved beyond measure, daughters: Tabatha Wilson of Brownsburg, Indiana, and Kayla Wilson of Pensacola, Florida, son, Derek Wilson (Noelle) of Indianapolis, Indiana and grandson, Kyler Wilson also of Brownsburg; two sisters: Sheri White, and husband Kenny of Covington, Louisiana and Janeen Tucker, and husband Art, of Hamilton, Georgia; nephews and nieces: Andrew White, Ali White, Audrey White, Anson White, and Jackson Tucker; stepsons: Shane Weddle and Ryan Weddle; aunts and uncles: Madonna Johnson of Terre Haute, Indiana, Joan Wilson of Indianapolis, Indiana, Joe and Patti Wilson of Brazil, Patty Wilson of Terre Haute; and many dear cousins and friends. He also leaves behind his furry friends: Duke, Kosmo, Kona, and Noah.
As was Mike’s wish, he is being cremated and his remains will be scattered in the ocean. His remains are entrusted to the care of French Funeral Homes.
Mike loved Fall weather and being outdoors, and a Celebration of Life is planned for October 9, 2021, from 1-5pm at Forest Park located at 911 Bonnie Geyne Miller Dr, Brazil, Indiana 47834.
Mike had a profound love of animals, especially dogs, and the family requests that, should friends so desire, contributions be made to the Clay County Humane Society 8280 N County Rd 125 W #7535, Brazil, IN 47834 in his honor.
