Thank you to the family and friends who have shared their tributes through cards, calls, and at the memorial service.  

After the memorial service and after the sun set, Dwayne's family released his ashes into the sea from Sanibel Island.  In a rare occurance, Mars, Jupiter,  and Venus aligned in plain view from earth.   From building E at the Sundial Beach Resort, the moon reflection glowed on the exact spot where his ashes were released.  Peace always.

***Memorial Program****

3:30 - 4:00   Open house, refreshments

 4:00 - 4:40   Ceremony 

Carl Burch, brother-in-law (married to Wanda, Dwayne’s sister) Opening 

Laura Miller, Dwayne’s daughter - Eulogy

Les Norman, scripture reading and closing prayers

4:45  - 6:00 - Open House, refreshments

 Thank you for joining us to pay tribute to Dwayne’s life!

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H. Dwayne Wilson, 76 years old, of Fort Myers FL 

Born on December 14, 1938 in Danville IL to Howard and Louise Wilson.  Died August 1, 2015 in FL after a stroke.

He is survived by his daughter Laura Wilson Miller of Gulfport, FL, son Stephen Wilson of Scottsville, VA, grandsons Jaeson and Jordan Miller of St. Petersburg FL, granddaughter Kylie Wilson, Step daughter Sharon Walter Chamberlain and step grandchildren Justin Smith of Dublin, Ohio, and Sterling and Katie Chamberlain of Ft Myers, FL.  Sister Wanda and brother in law Carl Burch of Sun City FL, sister Mattie Jean Musselman of Wooster, OH plus numerous nieces and nephews.   

His wife, parents, and brother Waverly Roy Wood preceded him in death.

Dwayne graduated from Danville High School, Danville IL in 1956 and joined the U.S. Navy from 1956-1959 serving on the USS Lewanee in the Pacific and the USS Cape Esperance.

He was married to June Kienietz from 1959 to 1979.  They moved to Wooster OH in 1961 and worked as manager for Eastern Well Surveys.  He was a member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association and the Elks Lodge.

In 1980 he married Hazel Walter who preceded him in death in 2009.  After living in Ohio for several years, they moved to Ft. Myers FL in 1987 where Dwayne worked for East Coast Pump and for the Ft Myers International Airport.  Dwayne was an active member of McGregor Baptist Church and the Gideons.

In June 2015, Dwayne was awarded a 100-hour award from Lee Memorial for the service work he performed with his companion and Therapy dog, Eli. Since 2010,  he visited nursing homes, hospitals, and elementary schools spreading unconditional love to those in need.  Dwayne and his dance partner, Joan Peters, enjoyed weekly ballroom dancing.

In June 2015, Dwayne was awarded a 100-hour award from Lee Memorial for the service work he performed with his companion and therapy dog, Eli.  

Since 2010,  he visited nursing homes, children in the hospital, and kindergarden children with Eli, his Laboradoodle, who spread unconditional love wherever he went.

During Dwayne's 3 month fight for rehabilitation following 2 strokes and 2 heart attacks and a fall between 4/30 and 7/31, Eli provided much comfort as he laid on his bed, encouraged him during his therapies, and gave him many kisses.

This picture was taken on July 30, 2015 during his peaceful stay in hospice.  Eli is now retired from therapy work and will enjoy beach walks and playing with Dwayne's daughter, Laura, in Gulfport, FL.   

In 1980 he married Hazel Walter who preceded him in death in 2009.  After living in Ohio for several years, they moved to Ft. Myers FL in 1987.  

He worked for Coast Pump and for the Ft Myers International Airport.
 
Dwayne was an active member of McGregor Baptist Church of Fort Myers FL. and the Gideons.

Dwayne's love for dancing and his companion dance partner, Joan Peters, kept him active and fulfilled the past couple of years as he twirled across the dance floor at local dances.
  

Dwayne was married to June Kienietz from 1959 to 1979.  They had two children;  a daughter, Laura and son, Stephen.

He moved to Wooster OH in 1961 and served as manager for Eastern Well Surveys. 

He was a member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association and the Elks Lodge.

This picture was taken with his wife June, daughter Laura, and son Stephen in 1971.

Born on December 14, 1938 in Danville IL to Howard and Louise Wilson, Dwayne graduated from Danville High School, Danville IL in 1956.

He then explored the world while he served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1959.  

He served on the USS Lewanee in the Pacific crossing the equator in June 1959.

In this picture, he is 19 years old in Bangkok Thailand.