Ronald G. Wilson, age 69, of Edwardsville, IL, born July 27, 1950, in Granite City, IL, died after a long battle with heart-related issues on May 24, 2020, at Barnes Jewish Extended Care in St. Louis, MO.

Ron was a retired print room Computer Operator having worked for General American Life Insurance and then for A.G. Edwards. He loved the outdoors along with his horses, dogs, and cats, and previously belonged to the Madison County Trailblazers Saddle Club. In his younger years, he taught SCUBA diving and was a past member of Bubble Masters. But, his utmost favorite thing to do was ride his Harley with his cousin Phil Creath.

He was preceded in death by his father, George R. (Lodean) Wilson, and his mother, Doris (Harold) Wilson-Malone.

Surviving Ron is his wife of 42 years, Gail (nee Earlin) Wilson; son, Kerry (Donna Perkins) Timmons; three grandchildren, Kamron, Kaleb and Kaylynn Wilson-Timmons; sister, Patricia (Norm) Rhea; stepsisters, Debbie (Geof) Dubson and Libby (Mark Curtis-Camphouse; stepbrother, Richard (Lynn) Curtis; brother-in-law, Gary (Katie) Earlin; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

With respect to Ron's wishes, he will be cremated, with a celebration of life to be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Madison County Humane Society at 8495 IL-143 Edwardsville, IL 62025.