David E. Wilson

October 24, 1954 ~ December 16, 2023
69, of Greenwood, passed away on December 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. David was born on October 24, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Arvil Edwin Wilson and Zella Mae (McGowan) Wilson, who survives.
David proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Senior Vice President for Carter Logistics for 20 years, before retiring. Faith and service to others were the cornerstones of David’s life. He worked as a Missionary in Ecuador for five years, immersing himself in the culture and building relationships. He also served as Team Leader for the State Convention of Baptists at Highland Lakes Baptist Camp from 2011-2013 and was President of the OnMission2 International Ministries. He will be remembered for his smile that lit up the room, his passion for Jesus, his loving, and kind generous heart. He was a strong leader who loved people and serving his Lord.
He is survived by his wife, Debra (Goldston) Wilson; children Nathan Redden (Amanda), David “Cody: Redden, Carrol McChristian (Jake), April Vale (Jeremy); mother Zella Mae Wilson; brother Rick Wilson (Bernice); sister Charlene Wade; 15 grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends in Ecuador.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate David’s life on Thursday, December 21st from 4-7pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Additional visitation will be held on Friday, December 22nd from 12pm-1pm at the Summit Church at Sunnyside, 6102 Sunnyside Road, Indianapolis, IN 46236, with the funeral services beginning at 1pm at the church. Burial will follow the services in Gravel Lawn Cemetery in Fortville, IN, with military honors.
Funeral services will be livestreamed via the Carlisle Branson Facebook page.
Memorial contributions will be appreciated in David’s memory to OnMission2 International Ministries, 105 W. Bunker Hill Road, Mooresville, IN 46158, https://scbi.org/ministries/business-services/electronic-giving/
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Thank you Dave Wilson for your tireless Love for Jesus and His mission. We are all better for knowing you and being challenged by your gregarious personality and love. We love you and Deb and we are grateful for your influence on our lives.
Dave was a special kind, faithful and god loving person. To have known him is to have been enriched with a special loving and caring friendship only he could give. We will never forget him.
My dear brother and friend in Christ…….thank you for your love, support, encouragement, and “ear” over these last 15 years. Ever since we met on that mission trip to Ukraine, you have been an important part of my ministry. You touched many lives….one of which was mine. I will miss you, but I know you heard our Savior and Lord say to you “Well done!!”
Dave impacted everyone he encountered. Dave gave much needed comfort to us after we experienced a tremendous loss. He showed up to do whatever he could to help, whether it meant being physically present or a comforting phone call. He will be missed by everyone.
Psalms 116:15 ~ Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.
(From friends of the Doug Rumsey Family)
Jerry & Deb Vale has purchased Angels In the Garden for David Wilson
Grandma Wagner and Family has purchased Sympathy Garden for David Wilson
Mom & Charlene has purchased Ocean Essence Spray for David Wilson
Rick, Bernice & Shelby has purchased Treasured Memories Floor Basket – Blue for David Wilson
Ascension Oncology Office has purchased Lavender Fields for David Wilson
DOUGLAS LEE MULLINS
Your Family at USCS, Lebanon has purchased Sympathy Garden for David Wilson
Jeremy and April Vale and kids has purchased Pure Peace for David Wilson
Thank you, Dave. Never have I met a more passion filled follower of Christ Jesus. We miss you, yet we celebrate your arrival HOME!