Alfred Brantley Wilson of Red Banks, Mississippi, left this world for his

eternal home on February 27, 2023, at the age of 78. Alfred, known to

many as Al or Sonny, was born on February 11, 1945, to Rufus Brantley

and Hazel Saxon Wilson in Marshall County, Mississippi. Following

graduation from Holly Springs High School in 1963, Al received a

football scholarship to Northwest Mississippi Community College. He

served his country in the U.S. Army, and served a tour of duty in Korea.

Upon completion of his time with the Army, Al joined Delta Airlines,

where he worked until retirement in 2000. He was a long-time member

of Red Banks Baptist Church.
 

Al is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Watkins Wilson, two

children, Angela Wilson Bain (Walter) and Jason Brantley Wilson, and

one brother, Norman Kent Wilson. He also leaves two grandchildren

whom he loved, Anna Lauren Bain and Brooks Alexander Bain. His

parents, Rufus and Hazel Wilson, preceded him in death.
 

Aside from his love of sports, Al also enjoyed busying himself with

gardening, engine repairs, hunting, small carpentry projects, fishing, and

working crossword puzzles. He loved visiting with friends and never

met a stranger.
 

Family and friends are welcome to attend the service, which will be held

on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Holly Springs Funeral Home, with Brother

Danny Worsham officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00, with the

service to follow at 1:00. Al will be laid to rest at Red Banks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or to the Red Banks Cemetery.