Harry Eugene Wilson, Jr.

Harry E. Wilson, Jr.

Easley, SC

Harry Eugene Wilson, Jr., 87, beloved husband of Carolyn Waters Wilson, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2026, at his home.

Born in Columbia, SC, he was the son of the late Harry Eugene Wilson, Sr., and Louise Carter Wilson.

Harry was a graduate of Beaufort High School and Clemson University. For several years, he was employed with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Clemson University Extension Service. After retiring, Harry took an interest in community service. He was recommended by the Pickens County Council and later appointed by the Governor for a position on the Pickens County Water Authority Board. In this role, he played an instrumental part in creating the Pickens Regional Joint Water System.

He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley and was also a past Mason in Ridgeland, SC. He enjoyed socializing, never meeting a stranger, tree farming, and anything related to forestry.

In addition to his wife of 61 years, Carolyn, he is survived by his sons, Harry Eugene “Gene” Wilson, III of Central, and Joseph Waters Wilson and his wife, Virginia of Easley; and a grandson, Joshua Joseph Wilson.

He was predeceased by his parents and an infant brother, Joseph Eugene Wilson.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM in Fairfax Cemetery in Fairfax, SC.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory-Downtown, Easley, or Keith Smith Funeral Service, Allendale, SC