Mr. Freddie L. Wilson, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Elkhart General Hospital following an illness. He was born on January 2, 1956, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to the late L.W. and Flossie (Henderson) Wilson, Sr.

Freddie is survived by his son Corie (Kathy Ashley) Wilson and his daughter Valecia "Lisa" (Robert) Wilson-Hopkins, both of Blytheville;  stepdaughter Brigette Willard; brothers Billy "Mike" Wilson, Edward Wilson and Tommy (Pamela J. Smith) Wilson, all of Elkhart; David Wilson of South Bend and L.W. (Lisa) Wilson, Jr. of Elkhart; sister Locie Mae (Arthur) Woodie of upstate New York, 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of loving extended family and good friends. Freddie is also preceded in death by a brother, Johnnie Wilson and good friend Joyce Willard.

A private family service will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has been chosen and Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart is assisting the family with arrangements.

Freddie was a gentleman who enjoyed life to its fullest and lived each day with vigor and gusto. Despite the fact that he was disabled, Freddie had no problem getting around and getting the most out of spending time with his family and his good friends or chilling to his favorite music. He loved to have fun and genuinely loved to be around people. He was very non-materialistic; the small things meant the most to Freddie, and he felt blessed just to be able to open his eyes each morning. He will always be remembered as a Godsend and a blessing to his family. He, along with his loving personality, will be missed by those whose hearts have been touched by him in some way throughout their lives.

Friends and family may leave memories, condolences and pictures on Freddie's obit page on the Billings Funeral Home website. Thank you for your interest in Freddie's life story!

God saw that he was getting tired, A cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes, we watched him suffer, And saw him fade away. Although we loved him dearly, We could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes "the best."