Eric Scott Wilson

Eric Scot Wilson Eric passed away on April 27 in Claremore, Oklahoma, at the age of 41. He was born on September 8, 1983, to Lester and Kit Wilson.

Eric graduated from Sequoyah High School in May 2002 and went on to serve his country as a member of the 138th Fighter Wing of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. He was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 2009 with the rank of Senior Airman. In 2008, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rogers State University in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Eric had a deep love for Japanese culture and enjoyed collecting items related to it. He also adored his dogs and lovingly spoiled each one throughout his life. He worked closely with his parents renovating homes, demonstrating both skill and dedication.

Eric was an incredibly bright and kind man who was deeply loved by his family. He is survived by his aunts and uncles; Kyler and Barbra Knobbe of Cimmaron, KS, Paulette Knobbe, of Jetmore, KS, Cloma and Ron Gates of Ottumwa, IA, Ronda and Russell Jobe of Oklahoma City, Kathy Kindsvater of Wichita, Kansas. He is also survived by his cousins; Jeff Knobbe of Bentonville, AR, Jason Knobbe of Andover, KS, Jessica Knobbe- Coppess of Kansas City, Mo, Sayra Schartz of Clifton, TX, Mack Knobbe of Long Beach , CA, Molly Clemons of Catawba, VA, Reed Knobbe of Overland Park, KS, Bob Gates of Platteville WI, Chandra Gates of Madison, WI, Chade Nash of Oklahoma City, OK Randy Heath of Tulsa, OK, Crissie Cribbs of Oklahoma City, OK, Shannan Kindsvater Kalb of Wichita, KS, Andrea Kindsvater Thayer of Windermere, FL, along with numerous second cousins, friends, loved ones, and his cherished dogs, Chumley and Oscar, who will miss him dearly.

Eric was preceded in death by his brother, Jonathan Wilson, his parents, Kit and Lester Wilson, his grandparents, John and Leah Knobbe of Spearville, KS, and Bob and Wanda Wilson of Claremore, OK, as well as his uncles, Craig Knobbe of Jetmore, KS, and Dennis Kindsvater of Kinsley, KS.