Henry Thomas Wilson, 86, of Great Mills, MD died November 6, 2007 in St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD.

Born September 16, 1921 in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Roscoe Horton Wilson and Lila Mae (Corley) Wilson.

Mr. Wilson's Naval career took him all over the world to nearly every continent. His sons were born in Guam, California, and Hawaii. After settling in St. Mary's County, their daughter, Maureen was born. Mr. Wilson continued to travel with the Navy leaving, Margaret, his loving wife of 57 years, to take care of things at home. Henry served his country with great honor and pride. He retired in 1968 after 26 years and started a second career with AT&T, where he worked for 18 more years.

He was a man of many talents and always preferred to fix things himself. He was an adept mechanic, electrician, plumber, and carpenter. His many interests included drawing, ceramics, and painting. He instilled a love of art in all his children.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Martin John Wilson of Hampstead, MD, Mark Thomas Wilson of Bel Alton, MD, Jeffrey Michael Wilson of Silver Spring, MD, and Maureen Jane George of Fort Collins, CO, brother, Robert C. Wilson of Columbia, SC, and five grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Roof, Lila M. Varn, Ross H. Wilson, Helen Krilling, and Marian Grant.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Wilson's Life Celebration Friday, November 9, 2007 from 5-8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Life Celebration Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later date.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Life Celebration Home in Leonardtown, MD.