Billy R. Wilson, Jr.

July 20, 1951 - September 24, 2019

Billy R. Wilson, Jr. 68, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2019. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana. Beloved husband of Lisa Granberry Wilson. Loving father of Stephanie W. Wilson (Jack) and Patrick R. Wilson (Tiffany). Stepfather of Christy Hebert, Justin Mayberry and the late Cori Mayberry. Grandfather of Katie Wilson and Sara Wilson. Son of the late Wildeth “Chris” Wilson and Billy R. Wilson, Sr. and brother of Melissa W. Hymel (Richard) and Leslie W. Chaix (Richard). Uncle of Gabrielle Chaix. Grandson of the late Ernest and Inez Henson. Also survived by his beloved dog, Jazz. Billy was a 1969 graduate of Holy Cross High School and received an Aviation degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. He was a retired Captain of Delta Airlines and a former pilot of Pan Am and National Airlines. Billy loved spending time with his family and friends and was very involved in his neighborhood of Driftwood Park Subdivision. He was a lifelong New Orleans Saints fan, avid golfer and angler. Billy will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. To share memories or condolences visit www.muhleisen.com