Richard Allen Wilson

Richard Allen Wilson, 71,  formerly of Parkesburg, PA, was born on December 8, 1951. He passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at Longwood Manor in Los Angeles, California. He was fondly known as Ricky to his family and friends. He was the son of the late Kermit B. and Annie L. (Robinson) Wilson, Sr.

He grew up in Parkesburg and graduated from Octorara Area High School in 1970.  After graduating from high school, he moved to Los Angeles, California. There he lived for over 45 years. He was employed at the Veteran Affair’s. Ricky attended California State University in Long Beach where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 1987. He furthered his education at the New Mexico Highlands University where he earned a Master of Social Work degree in 1989.

Ricky loved to play different instruments like the guitar, saxophone, drums, and trumpet. He loved music.

Ricky is survived by two brothers: Kermit Wilson and Wallace Wilson both of Delaware, and one sister, Doris Wilson of Parkesburg, PA. He is survived also by his niece Gwendolyn Wilson of Delaware, and two nephew’s Christopher Wilson and Eron Wilson both of Los Angeles, CA, as well as two  great-nieces Laura Brown and Alyssa Bryant, one great-nephew James Brown, and a host of cousins, and friends.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com