Benjamin Franklin Wilson

Benjamin Wilson Obituary Benjamin Franklin Wilson was born on August 22, 1942 in Akron, Alabama to Allen Wilson, Sr. and Rosa Lee (Cochran) Wilson. Benjamin confessed his soul to Christ during his youth at Greater St. Paul C.M.E. in Akron, Alabama. He joined Mt. Hermon Baptist Church on September 22, 2019 under the pastorate of the former, Elder Eric L. Waldon. Ben (which everyone called him), graduated from Akron Public schools where he was an excellent baseball player. He moved to Cleveland, Ohio in the 1960’s. Ben joined the U.S. Army in April of 1965 and served during the Vietnam War. He was wounded twice in combat, received a purple heart and was honorably discharged in 1967. Benjamin returned to Cleveland after his discharge from the Army and began working for General Motors. In 1965, he had a son, Gary, with Lillian Horton. He married Juanita Bunton in 1968 and together they had two sons, Andre D. Wilson in 1969 and Andrew D. Wilson in 1971. His daughter Breuna S. Monroe was born in 1993 from a separate relationship. Ben was employed with General Motors for more than forty years. He played on their softball team and bowling league during his tenure there. He retired from General Motors in the early 2000’s and continued to bowl and meet his General Motors friends monthly for lunch. During his retirement, he also found time to travel and help others with their projects. He enjoyed doing yardwork, having breakfast at Cracker Barrel and taking naps in the afternoon. Shortly after joining Mt. Hermon, the pandemic hit which closed churches. He found comfort in reading the Word and he continued Bible studies via phone at least once a week. He loved to interact with children and take time to show them some of the dealings of life and the importance of reading. Benjamin Franklin Wilson departed this life on February 13, 2022 at Brooklyn Pointe in Brooklyn, Ohio. He was proceeded in death by his loving parents, stepfather, Woody Cheeseboro and three brothers, Arthur Wilson, Allen Wilson, Jr. and Willie Cheeseboro; a sister, Reola Wilson and his one and only grandson Andre D. Wilson, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory three sons, Gary Horton, Andre D. Wilson, Sr., and Andrew D. (Michele) Wilson, and daughter Breuna S. Monroe; two brothers, Percy (Annette) Wilson of Washington D.C. and Clarence (Geneva) Wilson, Sr. of Detroit, Michigan; two sisters, Elnora Ramsey and Sarah Sims of Detroit, Michigan and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Benjamin Franklin Wilson, please visit our floral store. Read More

Benjamin Franklin Wilson

August 22, 1942 - February 13, 2022