Russell Dewane Wilson

RUSSELL DEWANE WILSON (77) 1948-2026

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved, Russell D. Wilson, (Pippy, Rick, Rusty), as he took his last breath on April 5, 2026, at the home he built in Robinson Township, Washington County.

From humble beginnings, being born on the farm during Thanksgiving dinner preparations, on November 25, 1948 in Clinton, PA to James H. and Olive (McCullough) Wilson, he was the youngest of eight children. He built a life anchored in core values of hard work, honesty, resilience and a dislike for milk products – the family cow got into some skunk weed and tainted the milk!

Russ was a devoted son, brother, and husband to Sherry (Eaton) for 41 years; a loving father to Tammy (John) and Eric; an ornery grandfather to Victoria (Corey), Chase, Logan, and Domenic; and a life-long friend to many that would Christmas Carol in the middle of July – in the middle of the night.

After graduating from West Allegheny High School, Russell joined the US Army as a Radio Telegraph Operator. Upon his return home, he took up working with his brother repairing Texaco pumps, became a machine operator and basically became a jack of all trades. He was an avid baker, learned to build furniture, liked to play cards and developed a soft spot for furry friends.

He was a man who measured life not in accomplishments, but the simpler things in life to appreciate from picking your own berries to make jam, to ensuring that the next generation would keep their word and help someone on the side of the road.

In addition to the people he loved in this tribute, he is survived by his sister, Nancy and many nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received at the Moody Funeral Home, 1227 Route 30, Clinton, PA 15026 on Thursday, April 9 from 2-6 pm with the service immediately following at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Hopewell-Hebron Cemetery.