Arnold Elwood Wilson, 65, of Piedmont, died Thursday, June 21, 2012, at the Cleveland Clinic Solid Tumor Oncology Unit.

He was born October 28, 1946, in Proctor West Virginia, son of the late Arnold Wilson and Dana V. (Landers) Wilson.

Mr. Wilson worked for thirty years at AEP — New Consol, where he had been a preparation plant foreman.

He was a member of Masonic Lodge #163 of Middleport and a member of American Legion Post #17 of St. Clairsville. He had training as an Advanced EMT.

He enjoyed golfing and many other outdoor recreational activities.

Mr. Wilson was a US Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Harmon) Wilson of the home, whom he married May 4, 1966; two daughters, Sherry L. (Robert D.) Gordon of Gallipolis, and Sabrina D. (James E.) Morris of Hamden; a brother, Ronald (Linda) Wilson I of Moundsville; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Gordon, Christopher Gordon, Matthew Gordon, and Arianna Morris; and his mother-in-law, Audra Harmon Leighton of Piedmont.

No calling hours will be observed. No funeral services will be held at this time.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com.