Jesse Franklin "Frank" Wilson , age 63 of Moorefield, WV, formerly of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at his home. He was born on February 20, 1955, in Covington, VA, the son of the late Samuel George Wilson (2-27-2002) and Glady Oressa Stump Wilson (1-23-1990). Frank was married to Sherry Propst Wilson of Pickens, SC.

Mr. Wilson was a 1973 graduate of Petersburg High School and had attended Potomac State College. He was a member of Franklin Moose #769, where he earned his Fellowship Degree in 1992 and served 6 terms as Governor. Frank was an announcer for girls softball and Grant County Little League. He was a building contractor and carpenter, having built many homes in the Tri-County area and was a member of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Mr. Wilson is survived by: 3 daughters, Bethany Rutherford and Chad Gilhuys of Moorefield, Jessica McCarthy and Kevin of Pittsburgh, PA, Kaylei O. Wilson of Clarksburg, WV; a sister, Nancy Hill and Bill of Moorefield; 3 grandchildren, Rilei Rutherford, Kellen McCarthy, and Perri McCarthy; and cousins, Butch and Wanda Stump of Woodbridge, VA, and Joan and Monty Barker of Mountain Home, AK. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Marsha Powell-Pysel.

Mr. Wilson's family will receive friends on Monday, September 17, 2018, 5-6 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg. A Memorial Service will follow at 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Calvin Redman officiating. Memorials may be made to Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of Petersburg, WV. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home.