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Link for Livestream of Rev. Charles Wilson Services https://www.youtube.com/live/zwt0I9MT4qg?si=B9Fi90XU6XHxeiqz https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/rev-charles-wilson-funeral-program-tunymnuo7k/full-view.html On the afternoon of May 10, 2024, Charles answered his Heavenly Father’s call from this earthly home to his Heavenly home while surrounded by family. He was 74 years old. Charles was born on February 4, 1950, in Longview, Texas, the third child born to Leon and Velma Denton Wilson. In his early years, Charles matriculated through the Longview ISD school system. He attended and graduated from Womack High School, Class of ’69, where he loved running track, playing football, and participating in singing competitions. After graduating high school, Charles left Longview for the “bright city lights” of Houston, Texas where he attended Texas Southern University (TSU). Charles’ mother kept him and his sisters in church. He often talked about Sister Missionary Hopkins who nurtured and guided them in the way of Jesus Christ. He gave his life to Christ at an early age. It was in Houston where God called Charles to the preach His Word. After resisting the call, Charles finally acquiesced and preached his initial sermon at David Chapel Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. On June 7, 2002, Charles received his diploma in Pastoral Ministries from the six seminaries of the Southern Baptist Convention. He was ordained as a Baptist minister by Jerold Toliver (deceased) by way of the St. John Baptist Association, the late G.V. Clark (deceased), Moderator, and by the Providence Primitive Baptist Church Association, Elder George R. Winn, (deceased) Moderator. Charles’ ministry meant the world to him, and he often stated that it was the best thing to ever happen to him. The highlight of his ministry was serving as pastor of the Antioch Baptist Church in Luling, Texas. Charles had a heart for God and His people. One could find him talking about Jesus anywhere he would go. Charles definitely spoke his mind and knew that he had his ways (his words) but his heart was in the right place. He would often quote the song by the Williams Brothers, “I am Just a Nobody, Trying to Tell Everybody About Somebody Who Can Save Anybody.” At the urging of a friend and Adreayn’s cousin, Robin Smith, Charles visited New Light Ebenezer Baptist Church where her cousin, Adreayn (Lisa) Booker attended. After attempting a couple of times to talk to her, Adreayn’s grandmother, cousin, and aunt (who was tired of seeing Adreayn by herself), made her invite Charles to a family barbeque, and the rest is history. Charles and Adreayn wed on February 11, 1989. Although Charles and Adreayn did not have children of their own, they have a Goddaughter, Brittany Haywood. Charles was very proud of the young woman and mother she has turned out to be. Charles loved mentoring young people. One could often find him advising them whether or not they wanted to hear it. Charles wanted to show young people that by putting God first And working hard, they could be whatever God wanted them to be. Charles was a hard worker, sometimes working two to three jobs so that he could provide for his wife and so that Adreayn could obtain her advanced degree. Charles landed his dream job in IT with the Austin Independent School District and worked there for 17 years before retiring. Charles loved his family. He was especially proud of his sisters and their accomplishments in life. He prided himself on being his sisters’ protector when they were younger. He often told the story of them dating and how his mother put him in charge of turning off the porch light when it was time for their suitors to leave. He was proud of his niece and nephews as well. Charles did not know any strangers. He would talk to anyone. He loved his neighbors and was dubbed the AMW Neighborhood watch person. Since he was retired, he would often sit outside watching the neighbors’ homes and property. They would call him to their homes to watch sports and to just talk. Charles was a big sports fan. He liked fishing, watching football, tennis, golf, and basketball and since Adreayn is also a sports fan, he enjoyed talking about sports with her. Charles loved to dress, especially for church. His suits had to fit a certain way, his ties a certain length and his shoes had to have certain shine to them. He would shine his shoes before he got in his car to go to the church and then again after arriving to church before going into church. He also loved his pastor, and his church family. On May 9, 2024, Charles was excited about going to lunch with Pastor Walker the following Saturday and preaching on the fourth Sunday of this month. However, on May 10, the Good Lord had different plans. Charles told his wife two months ago that if God called him home today, he would be alright with that because to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Charles is preceded in death by his parents: Leon Wilson and Velma Glaspie, brother Michael Wilson, his paternal and maternal grandparents; his mother and father-in-law, along with other beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and childhood friend, Pastor Benny Baker. Cherishing his memories are his wife of 35 years, Adreayn; four sisters: Bobbie Allison of Longview, Texas, Helen R. Wilson of Arlington, Texas, Donna Brazel (Rolly) of Tacoma, Washington, and Saundra Butler (Isaac) of Fort Worth, Texas; Aunt: Clara Crayton of Longview, Texas, niece: Tiffany Johnson; Nephews: Judge Terrence Allison, Rodney Lomax, Tye Allison, Djonovan Dobbins, and Djervatius Dobbins; sister-in-law: Romona Jordan, Goddaughter: Brittany Haywood; Surrogate mother: Lue Tennon; Surrogate mother: Evelyn Heard; Adreayn’s aunt and uncle: Minnie Mae Carrington, Ray Hunter (Wanda) along with a host of family and friends

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Rev. Charles Edward Wilson

February 4, 1950 - May 10, 2024