Ronald Yogi Wilson

Ronald "Yogi" Wilson of Maryville passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by: wife, Mary Jo Wilson; parents, Beecher and Susie Williams Wilson; brothers, Beecher Wilson Jr., John Wilson, Max Wilson, Everett "Toot" Wilson, and Glen Wilson; Survived by; Wife, Maleia Byrd Wilson; son and daughter-in-law, David and Jennifer Wilson; granddaughter, Jillian Wilson; brother, Frank Wilson; sister, Margaret Hyatt; mother-in-law, Mildred Byrd; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Joe & Becky Wilson and Robert & Traci Bobo, and Michael Byrd; step-daughters and husband, Erika and Brad Harris and Terri Bobo; step-grandsons, Bill Bobo and Ethan Harris; step-granddaughter, Dawn Bobo; step-great-granddaughter, Michelle Riddich; nieces, Sara Wilson-Beal and Heather Murphy; special great-nephew, Shawn Wilson-Smith; great-nephew, Tate Murphy. Several nephews and nieces also survive. Funeral Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2009 at Heritage High School with Ronald's nephew, Danny Wilson officiating. Interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the Coach Wilson memorial fund c/o The Basketball Program @ 3741 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Maryville, TN 37804. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 13, 2009 from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. at Heritage High School. Arrangements are by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.smithmortuary.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald Yogi Wilson please visit our Sympathy Store.