Grover Leroy Wilson, lovingly known as Leroy, passed away and went to be with the Lord at the age of 80 on June 15, 2025.
Born on December 5, 1944, in Clayton, GA, Leroy was a strong, hard-working man who spent his life with calloused hands and a generous heart.
Leroy shared a deep, unwavering love with his late wife, Martha. Together, they built a life rooted in faith, family, and quite contentment. They gardened side by side, created crafts hand in hand, and raised four children who they loved dearly. He and his wife Martha were members at Hollywood Church of God and together built a legacy of love, humility and steadfast strength.
Leroy was happiest splitting wood, working in his garden, or tinkering with just about anything that needed fixing. He lived a life of simplicity and purpose, always guided by a strong faith and hard work. A devoted father and grandfather, Leroy or ‘Papaw’, was the steady rock of his family. He was always there when someone needed a hand – dependable, helpful and loving in ways both big and small. His kindness extended beyond people – he had deep love and appreciation for all animals. He rarely even finished his lunch, making sure to share it with the nearest animal he could find. He believed all of God’s creatures deserved care, and he lived by that belief daily.
He is now reunited with his beloved, Martha Dills Wilson, who passed five years before him, and together they rest in the peace of eternity.
He is survived by his sons, Ricky Wilson (Jennifer) of Mount Airy, Mike Wilson (Patty) of Clarkesville; daughters Marti Sutton of Turnerville and Phyllis Wilson of Turnerville; grandchildren Jessica, Jonah, Rachel, Kristin, Kaitlin, Andy, Selena, and Zeke; great-grandchildren Lily, Waylon, Macy, Salem, Reagan, and Emma; siblings, Jack Wilson of South Carolina, Kenneth Wilson of South Carolina, Barbara of Georgia, Betty Morgan of South Carolina, and Clyde Wilson of North Carolina.
Preceded in Death by Parents, Warren and Lela Wilson of Highlands, N.C., brothers, Woodrow Wilson of Highlands, N.C., and Scottie Wilson of Asheville, N.C., and great-grandchildren, Liam and Evelyn.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 9th, at 2:oo, at Christ fellowship church in Toccoa, Georgia, 3273 GA Hwy 17, Toccoa, Ga, 30577.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.habershamcrematory.com.
Habersham Crematory (678-617-2210) of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.
