Lowery Melvin "Billy" Wilson

Mr. Lowery Melvin "Billy" Wilson, 77, of Cana, VA passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Northern Regional Hospital in Mt. Airy.  He was born in Surry County on February 21, 1943 to the late Melvin and Virginia Reynolds Wilson.  Mr. Wilson was a retired truck driver for H & W Trucking, and a member of the Ararat Church of the Living God.  He proudly served in the North Carolina National Guard.  He is survived by his wife, Darlene Chappell Wilson; a daughter, Rachel Wilson Hiatt; sons and daughters-in-law, Andy and Melissa Wilson, Larry “Kevin” and Lauretta Wilson, and R.C. Wilson; grandchildren, Courtney Thomas, Andrew Wilson, Sarah Wilson; a great grandchild, Peyton Thomas; four step grandchildren, Carol, Melissa, Ashley and Rebecca; eight step great grandchildren; a sister Margaret Parks; brothers and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Donna Wilson, Roger and Robin Vaughn, and Charles Vaughn; many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Wilson; a brother-in-law, Earl Parks.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Fleming, and the Rev. James Quesinberry officiating.  Burial will follow in Mt. Bethel Moravian Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.