Ned Wilson, age 85, of rural Celina, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

A lifelong resident of Hopewell Township, he was born Sept. 23, 1930 to the late Lee Anderson Wilson & Ethel Ruth Carroll Wilson.

Surviving are a Brother, Roger S. Wilson Sr. of rural Celina, 8 Nieces & Nephews: Deb Sullenberger, Stan Wilson, Kathy Zizelman, Rodney Wilson, Carl Wilson, Trevor Wilson, Victoria Bollenbacher and Scott Wilson, and many Great Nieces & Nephews.

Ned was preceded in death by 3 Brothers and a Sister-in-law: George & Iris Wilson, Weston Wilson and Warren Wilson.

A graduate of Celina High School, Ned had been Valedictorian of the Class of 1949. He was a United States Marine Corps Veteran, and retired from Sprint Telephone Company, where he had worked as a technician.

Ned had a brilliant mind, and enjoyed working with hydraulics on tractors and machinery. He also was an inventor, and had developed a mower designed for use on tall grass and brush.

Graveside Services will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, Oct. 26, at North Grove Cemetery in Celina, with Military Rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post #210 and VFW Post #5713.

Calling Hours are from 1:00-3:00 P.M. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.

Condolences may be expressed at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.