Wallace J. Pilson

Staunton, VA…Wallace Jackson Pilson, 79, widower of Nancy D. Pilson, of 44 Springleigh Drive, Staunton, died Saturday, November 24, 2018. He was born July 29, 1939, in Augusta County, a son of the late John Thompson and Mary (Erwin) Pilson. Prior to retirement, Mr. Pilson was employed by DuPont with 40 years of service. He was a member of Greenville Baptist Church, where he received the Deacon Emeritus award. He served as deacon of Bethel and Greenville Baptist Church for 28 years.  He was also a member of the Middlebrook Ruritan Club for a number of years. He was an Eagle Scout, a former Scout Master and was a member of Middlebrook Fire Department. In addition to his wife, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard Pilson, and a sister, Lavenia Campbell. Family members include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Danny Hostetter of Natural Bridge; two brothers, John and Roy Pilson, both of Staunton; a sister, Anna Margaret Pond of Chesapeake; special nephew, Ronald Dooley and wife, Jeanette of Staunton; a special niece, Denise Roope of Staunton; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted at  11:00 a.m., Wednesday,  November 28, 2018 in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel by the Pastor David Ball. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the funeral home.