Walter D. Wilson, Sr.

LINCROFT - Walter D. Wilson, Sr, 90, of Lincroft, NJ, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born the youngest of seven to Lillian and Austin Wilson in Applegarth, NJ. He was a long-time resident of Fair Haven before moving to his farm in Freehold Township.

Walt proudly served in the United States Army, 10th Mountain Division during the Korean War. He was a Free Mason.

Walt was an accomplished wood worker and built many custom-built homes in Monmouth County.

At the age of 17, he started raising honeybees. His love of beekeeping grew from a hobby into a family business for over 70 years. He was a founding member of the Central New Jersey Beekeepers Association. Walt served as a New Jersey State Bee Inspector for 20 years, retiring in 1993.

Walt was passionate about nature. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in upstate New York. Family and friends were all lucky to have heard a million stories and jokes about his adventures.

Walt was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Eva N. Wilson (Smith). He left behind cherished memories in the hearts of his three children, Donna Davison (Lewis Davison), Sharon Crane, and Walter Wilson, Jr (Tracey Wilson) – his five grandchildren, Kellie, Chris, Walter, Travis and Austin, and his six great grandchildren, Madeline, Matthew, Ryan, Levi, Ainsley and Wyatt, along with many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29th from 10-12 pm at Thompson Memorial Home, 310 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701. A private family interment will follow at Manalapan Cemetery.