Harold Philip Wilson

June 9, 2020

Harold Philip “Phil” Wilson, 67, of Atmore, AL, passed away June 1, 2020, in Atmore. He was born in Tuscaloosa, AL on July 3, 1952. He was a graduate of Auburn University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in forestry. He was retired from the Alabama Forestry Commission where he worked as a forester for over 25 years. He then worked for the Mississippi Forestry Commission before he retired and over his career, he planted over one billion seedlings in the State of Alabama.

He was of the Baptist faith and is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Harold Q. Wilson and his mother, Shirley Jean Wheat Wilson.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Ziglar Wilson of Atmore, AL; two daughters, Aime Elizabeth Wilson and Kelsey Alyse Wilson of Semmes, AL.; two step-children, Chad (Chandra) McMurphy of Atmore, AL and Sandi McMurphy (Shayne) Dickman of Bay Minette, AL; three brothers, Greg Wilson of Bratt, FL; Jon Wilson of Lillian, AL and Patrick Wilson of Silver Hill, AL; one sister, Lori Monroe of Silver Hill, AL; and his grandchildren, Aidan Philip Wilson, Avery Quinn Wilson, Caspian Jasper Wilson, Ava Wilson and Collyns Wilson.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 6, 2020, at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Guy Heath officiating.

Burial was in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Jon Wilson, Pat Wilson, Aidan Wilson, Avery Wilson, Chad McMurphy, Autry Ziglar, Clark Ziglar, Richard Monroe and Matthew Wilson.

Honorary pallbearers were Jarrod Walker, David Ziglar and Shayne Dickman.

Due to the current health care crisis it is asked of you to please use the social distancing requirements for the safety of the family and others.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. Dean Dagen-Daw on June 11th, 2020 10:28 pm

    My prayers go out to his family, and many friends. My deepest condolences to you all.

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