In Memory

Sidney Wilson Jr.

Sidney Wilson Jr.

 

 

WILSON SIDNEY MOORE WILSON, JR. Sidney Moore Wilson, Jr. of Oakton, Virginia, died May 8, 2010 at the age of 63. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Ann, and his loving children, Kyle and Casey. He is also survived by his sister Cathy, his brother Gary (Donna), and a host of family and friends. Sid was born in St. Petersburg, Florida. He graduated from Florida State University in 1968; received his MBA from University of South Florida in 1972; received his J.D. from George Washington University Law School in 1976. During his career in contract law and government financing, he worked at the companies Honeywell, Federal Leasing, Amdahl, Pacificorp Capital, L.A. Systems, GE Capital and Hitachi Capital. Sid was known as the fearless leader of the "Gang of Six" during the notable protest against the IBM/ Navy procurement. Sid was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed sharing his passion for diverse hobbies with his family; these included traveling, camping, hiking, skiing, gardening, international cuisine and cooking. He faced a long battle with prostate cancer with courage, grace and dignity. Sid was a quiet force with an easy smile. He was an eternal optimist. A memorial service for family and friends will be held Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 2pm at the family home in Oakton. Details for the event can be viewed at http:// www.caringbridge.org/visit/sidwilson/journal . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Capital Hospice, Att: Philanthropy - Physician Fellowship Fund, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042.



 
  Post Comment

01/14/18 02:51 PM #1    

John Paul Jones

After reading about the death Bobbi Brown I started going back through other years and saw Sidney Wilson died in 2010 after a long battle with prostate cancer.  It was good to read he had such an accomplished life.  My memories of Sid go back to North Shore Elementary.  He was always kind, quiet and very smart.  Coincidentally, I am awaiting results of a prostate biopsy that all indications are cancer.  I don't know what battle I face yet, but will do everything within reason to win.  Rest in peace Sid, and condolences to your family and friends.  UPDATE 8/5/18 - I was diagnosed with prostate cancer (Gleason 7 and 2 Gleason 6 tumors), I underwenet 29 proton beam radiation treatments at UF Health Jacksonville and there is a 97% chance I will be cancer free at the 5 year, post-treatment mark.  I hope all of my Male NEHI classmates will pay attention to PSA scores.


  Post Comment