Christopher Dwayne Wilson

May 13, 1966 - February 5, 2021

Christopher Dwayne Wilson, age 54, passed away peacefully at his home in Purvis, Mississippi on February 5, 2021. Chris was born on May 13, 1966 at South Central Regional Medical Hospital in Laurel, Mississippi to Theressa Sherman Ladner and Larry M. Wilson. Chris attended Stringer Attendance Center and Jones County Junior College. He was a valued employee of Spatco as a service technician. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Memory Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel, MS. Funeral Services will held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Memory Chapel Funeral Home and burial will follow at Eden Cemetery in Stringer, MS. Bro. Adam Sloan and William Chancellor will officiate. Chris, know as “Clown” to family, was an avid seeker of adventure. He spent many years enjoying his life calling in rodeo arenas, including riding bulls and protecting fellow riders in the Professional Bull Riders Association (PBR) and involvement with Hilltop Painted Acres. His best days were spent in a saddle, showcasing the love and fellowship that is only found under arena lights. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry M. Wilson, and grandparents, Foley and Geneva Wilson, and J.B. and Helen Sherman. Survivors include his mother, Theressa S. Ladner, his sister, Shana Cosper (Lee), niece, Sharley Hamm, nephew, Kyle Cosper, and his stepdaughters (Mercedes, Taylor, Kyler). Chris was well loved, and leaves behind Wendy Harvey and her family, Jonathan (Bridget, Lexi, Brooklyn, Dillon) and Megan (John), and a host of extended family. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Harvey, John Moses, Andy Harlain, Richard McCaughey, Jimmy Morris Jr., and Lynn Morris. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Sherman, Gary “Tank” Sherman, and Cole Sherman. Found in a book of his fond memories, Chris left words of wisdom by which he demonstrated in his daily life. “When you were born, you cried, and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice.” –Cherokee Proverb To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.