Mr. William H. Wilson, also known as Harvey or "Hollywood," peacefully went to sleep on Friday, March 31, 2017 following a period of illness. He was born in Winston-Salem on October 24, 1960, the third son of Francenia Wilson Smith and the late William James Wilson.

Mr. Wilson attended Ephesus Jr. Academy and the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County prior to completing training in Underwater Welding with Job Corps. His varied employment history included positions with WS/FC Schools, Tarheel Paving, Piedmont Natural Gas and the City of Winston-Salem.

In addition to his father, he was predeceased by a brother, Darrell Fries. Harvey will be greatly missed by his daughter, Tiara Wilson and her mother, Darlene Scales; his loving and caring mother, Francenia Wilson Smith; two brothers: Andre Fries and Robert (Porcial) Wilson; aunt, Wilma Fries; uncle, Robert (Carolyn) Fries, Sr.; special sons, Tony and Larry Scales; devoted friend, Steve (Molly) Lineberger; several extended family members and friends.

A funeral service will held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. The family will greet friends thirty minutes prior to the service at the church.

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