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Robert "Graham" Wilson died peacefully on June 29, 2023, in Burlington, NC at the age of 89. Graham is survived by his wife, Loretta Courtney Jenkins Wilson of Burlington; brother, JC Wilson of Denver, and stepchildren, Alan and Melanie Jenkins of Annapolis, MD, Donna and Bill Johnson of Burlington, Tracey and Mike Sanderford of Rocky Mount, Sharon and David Padgett of Gastonia; nine loving grandchildren and nine precious great-grandchildren. Graham was preceded in death by his parents, John, and Roberta Wilson of Charlotte; his first wife, Shirley Keesler Wilson; son, David Graham Wilson, and sister, Shirley Wilson Christenbury. In 1950, Graham became an Eagle Scout of Troop 93 in Newell, NC and continued to serve on the Board of Review at Unity Presbyterian Church for several years. He supported the Boy Scouts of America financially "in order to build better citizens". Graham graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in 1952 and served in the Army from 1957 to 1959. The majority of his work career was spent with Hardinge Inc., Precision Tools in Sales, as Sales Manager, and eventually Western Regional manager. In 1971 he became a Master Mason and a Shriner. In 1975 he joined the Oasis Patrol and was Captain of the Patrol 1997-1998. He was a South Atlantic Shrine Association Representative for 20 years and he served as Building and Grounds chairman of the Oasis Shrine in Charlotte, NC. Graham was honored to serve as Director of the Royal Order of Jesters Court 109 in 1994. Graham was presented The Walt Disney Award for his unselfish devotion and dedication to Oasis Shriners and the Shriners Hospital for Children. In 2022 he was awarded a Shriner 50 Year Membership Pin for a lifetime of service for helping children. In later years he served on the Salvation Army Board to support men with substance abuse. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the chapel of Cavin-Cook Funeral Home with Bill Johnson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte at 2:30 PM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of memorials, please consider contributing to the Shriners Hospital at 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville is proudly serving the Wilson family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Robert Graham Wilson

April 11, 1934 - June 29, 2023