William F. Bill Wilson 1926-2003 Obituary
William F. “Bill” Wilson, 76, a former resident of Elkins and longtime radio and television personality, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2003, at the Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans, La., of complications from pneumonia.
He worked at WDNE radio station in Elkins for three years and was a newscaster, announcer, salesman and finally general manager.
Wilson subsequently became an announcer for the WWL-TV television station in New Orleans in 1957, where he served in various capacities for 28 years. He was a host to many television programs and commercials which received national distribution.
He was a member of the American Legion, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and other organizations.
He was born May 23, 1926, at Mount Hope. He graduated from Ronceverte High School in 1944 and entered the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he entered Davis & Elkins College and graduated in 1950.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, the former Rita Rice of Elkins; three sons, two daughters, two brothers, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at noon Feb. 1 in New Orleans.
William F. Bill Wilson 1926-2003 Obituary
