Mickel Wilson, age 74 of Chatham, was called home on Friday, December 20, 2024.  Mickel was a man of the world.  He dedicated his life to working with, training and trading horses.  He worked leather and made various items such as head gear for elephants to saddles for horses. He enjoyed raising small birds and was very talented when it came to making beautiful flower arrangements.  Needless to say, he was a Jack of All trades.  Mickel loved to keep his hands busy and during the holidays he would keep busy making and delivering food baskets to people in his community.  He has held many positions in his community also.  He was the Chief of Police in Chatham and was city councilman in Chatham for many years; even running unopposed for a couple of those terms.  Mickel has lived just about anywhere from Canada to Florida.  No matter where he was he carried his family and friends with him in his heart.

Those left to cherish his memory is former wife, Pauline Wilson; step-daughter, Maria Ayala (Jose); grandchildren, Jose Ayala, Elizabeth Ayala, Andy Ayala, Brandon Ayala; great grandchildren, Mercury Ayala, Victoria Ayala, Bruno Loyal, Jake Ayala; brothers, J.D. Wilson (Katye), David Wilson (Felice); sister in law, Linda Wilson.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jonny and Oneta (McMurray) Wilson; brothers, Ernest Wilson and Ricky Wilson.

A memorial service is set for Sunday, December 29, 2024 in the chapel of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home at 2:00PM with Bro. Russell Rhodes officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you make a donation in memory of Mickel Wilson to the animal charity that you hold closest to your heart.