Carl Roy Wilson, 76, of Reynolds, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his residence. Born on February 16, 1948, to the late Wayne M. and Geneve G. (Atkinson) Wilson.

  Carl was a 1966 graduate of Hammond Gavit High School. He served in the United States Army Airborne Infantry during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969 while stationed in Germany.

  Carl was a lifelong member of the VFW, AMVETS, and the American Legion. Throughout his life, he held many occupations and enjoyed visiting with family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid Purdue fan.

  He is survived by his fiancé, Sue Shown; his children, Bruce Wilson (Wife: Emily) of Monticello and Shelly Byrne of Linden, Tennessee; his siblings, Wanda Bumpus, Mark Wilson (wife, Darlene), Gale Steward, Diane Forrester (husband, Mike), and Danny Wilson; his grandchildren, Kelly Wilson, Paul Wilson, Preston Wilson, Jace Anderson, Maranda Bartlett (husband, Hunter), Jack Anderson, and McKenna Wilson; and his great-grandchildren, Ryker Wilson, Kiera and Cody Wilson, Wyatt Holt, Walker, and Wrynn Bartlett. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Lynn Wilson.

  Carl was preceded in death by his parents, his son Paul Wilson, his granddaughter Autumn Wilson, his grandson Justin Wilson, his sister Dorothy Wilson, his brother Wayne Wilson, and his nephew Robby Wilson.

  A visitation will be held from 1pm until the time of funeral service at 3pm on Friday, January 10, 2025, at the Fred L. Miller Memorial Chapel of the Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home on US 24 in Monticello; his friend Elder Paxton Snowberger officiating.  Interment with military rites to follow in Riverview IOOF Cemetery of Monticello.

  Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or a local military organization.