Anthony Wilson

Anthony Michael Lee Wilson, 34, recently of Plainfield and formerly of Monrovia, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018, in Plainfield. He was born on December 14, 1983, in Dallas, Texas, to Marc and Marlene (Burton) Wilson. A story that began in Texas, Anthony lived in Kentucky during his childhood years before permanently residing in Indiana. The bulk of his educational career came from Monrovia High School, where he graduated with the class of 2003. Anthony was a loyal, loving and protective brother. With his parents Indiana heritage and background, the Wilson family moved to Indiana during the mid-90s and planted their roots in Monrovia; settling on Bethesda road and enrolling at Monrovia in 5th grade. An easygoing, soft-spoken yet rambunctious kid, Anthony was the type of guy that was loved by many and liked by all. He was friendly and seemed to always click with various groups of people and personality types. His thoughtful, rambunctious and athletic demeanor along with his great sense of humor became a reputable name within the class of 2003. Following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps, Anthony became skilled in the masonry trade. Previously working for Wilson Masonry with his dad and uncles, he became a licensed journeyman and held an active membership with Laborers Union, BAC Local#4. A current employee of Purdy Masonry, Anthony was known for being a hardworking and efficient bricklayer. In addition, he was a wonderful father to his little girl, Hailee; to whom he enjoyed spending time watching movies and swimming. Always on the go, he relentlessly worked to provide for his daughter and longtime girlfriend, Danielle. Extremely fond of his three-year-old pup, Daisy, he also enjoyed spending time with family, socializing with friends, lifting weights at the gym in the morning, listening to all kinds of music, watching movies and he took pride in his work. Like a candle burning bright, he will be deeply missed and his warm memory will remain in the hearts of all who were blessed to know and love him. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Otis and Janie (Crouch) Burton; paternal grandmother, Doris (Polson) Forester and uncle, Dennis Crouch. Along with his parents, Marc and Marlene Wilson of Monrovia, he is survived by his daughter, Hailee Wilson; girlfriend, Danielle Pezzute of Plainfield; sisters, Kari Galardo (husband, Christopher) of Greenwood and Lesley Wilson (boyfriend Mike) of Georgia; grandparents, Chuck “Pop” and Patsy Wilson; aunts and uncles, Mike Wilson (wife, Diane) of Texas, Neda Ward (husband, John) and Kimmi O’Bryan (husband, John) both of Indianapolis, Doug Crouch (wife, Sharon) of Mooresville, Chris Burton (wife, Lisa), PeeWee Burton (wife, Rogena), Rick Burton (wife, Shanna), Buck Burton (wife, Trish) all of Kentucky, Jeanie Mays of Indianapolis and Jackie Crouch of Beech Grove; nephews, Cameron and Lucas Adwell of Greenwood; family friend, Jeanette Lee of Florida; along with his fur-kid, Daisy and a host of cousins, extended family members and many friends. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 5:00p.m., on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, with family and friends gathering for visitation held prior from 2pm. Sister Pat will officiate the services and cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help his family with a college fund for his daughter Hailee C/O Light Memorial, 585 E. Main Street, Monrovia, IN 46157. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Anthony Wilson

December 14, 1983 - June 18, 2018