Wilson was born on January 2, 1928 to the late William and Gladys Sneade in Princess Anne, MD. He joined the US Marine corps in 1946.He and Peggy were married in 1949. He was the owner of Sneade's Ace Hardware in Chesapeake Beach, MD.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Peggy Ruth Sneade; beloved father to; Michael (Sandra) Sneade, Benita Sneade, David (Lynne) Sneade and David (Cheryl) Hirschman. Also survived by a brother, Edward (Barbara) Sneade, 8 grandchildren; Jason (Kristen) Sneade, Richard (Krysten) Sneade, Kimberly (Ernest) Shifflett, Karen (Mark) Kirk, Dana (Benjamin) Banyasz, Kelsey Sneade, Timothy (Ashlie) Hirschman and Jenilee (Joshua) Chapmon, and 4 great-grandchildren.; Jacob and Benjamin Shifflett and Addison and Aiden Kirk.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.