M. David "Dave" Wilson

M. David "Dave" Wilson, 80, of Casa Grande died on July 25, 2014.

Mr. Wilson was born in Columbus, Ohio, on April 8, 1934, and was a son of Douglas and Eva (Lyons) Wilson. He was a lifetime member of London (Ohio) First United Methodist Church and London Area Baseball Council. He was very proud to have been inducted into the London High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

He loved sports, hunting and fishing, travel, reading, John Wayne and spending time with his family. He worked for Opekasit Farm Management Company for 25 years and then started Farms Realty Company. He was president of the Ohio Farm Managers Association. He was very friendly and known for his sense of humor.

Survivors include his wife of almost 60 years, Karolyn (Rowand) Wilson; a son, Douglas Wilson of Denver; a daughter, Diane Finchum of London; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Bob.

Celebrations of life will be held later in London and Fiesta Grande RV Resort in Casa Grande.

Memorial contributions may be made to: London Area Baseball Council, P.O. Box 23, London, OH 43140, or Hospice Compassus, 1675 E. Monument Plaza Circle, Casa Grande, AZ 85122.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel was in charge of arrangements.