George Hussey Wilson Jr.

George Hussey Wilson Jr passed away on January 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, dedicated caregivers, his pet Skipper, and representatives of Talbot Hospice. He was 87. He was born in Easton, MD March 26, 1936 to George Hussey Wilson Sr and Grace Tunis (Green) Wilson. He grew up in the small community of Tunis Mills. The second of five children, his siblings, Jane, Henry, Jimmy and Freddy preceded him in death. Nicknamed "Huss" he was a talented Easton High School athlete earning 11 Varsity letters, 4 for basketball, 3 for track and field, 3 for baseball and soccer. As a senior he was described as the best basketball player on the Eastern Shore and was subsequently recruited by several colleges. After his 1955 graduation he chose the University of Maryland and played basketball and baseball for the Terps. He married the love of his life, Yvonne Elliott in 1957 and they recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. George loved the outdoors. He was a gentleman farmer, waterfowl hunter, and he had a special love of boating, fishing and especially sailing. As a competitive sailboat captain, George won many silver and pewter trophies from sailing an assortment of sailing vessels over his lifetime. George started his competitive sailing career on the Log Canoe Magic where he raced on the family canoe, Magic with his father, Captain "Bob" Wilson and his siblings, Jane, Henry, Jimmy and eventually his younger brother, Freddie. Captain Bob passed in the 60's and turned the helm over to his eldest son, George. George became interested in racing other sailing vessels and in the 70's his younger brother, Jimmy Wilson took the helm. For 30 plus years Jimmy was a spirited and competitive skipper of the beloved Magic. Magic came back to George in 2007 when Jimmy passed. The Log Canoe Magic has been in the Wilson Family for 100 years with this Log Canoe being constructed of 4 logs back in 1894. The Magic Log Canoe will continue to sail thanks to her next generation of Wilson guardians, Elliott Wilson, George's son, and Jonathan Clarke, George's grandson. George Wilson Jr also raced in five Annapolis to Newport, Rhode Island races as well as quite a few Bay races from 1976 to 2018. George was first to finish in Annapolis to Hampton, VA race and first to finish in the Annapolis to St. Mary's College race. Madam X was one of his most loved racing yachts. George is survived by his wife, Yvonne, children, Lorri Wilson-Clarke (Ray Clarke), George Wilson III (Jane) and Elliott Wilson (Natasha), grandchildren and great grandchildren Derin Brewer (Katie Williams; Liam), Anthony Stahl (Rochelle Enriquez), Jonahan Clarke (Brittney), Ashley Noji (Keoki; Aiden, Keisen), Aaron Wilson (Courtney; Madison), Peter and Ava Wilson. He is survived by his many nieces and nephews including Regina, Susan and Debbie Schelhouse children of his older sister, Jane; Henry Wilson, Craig Wilson and Terri Phan children of his brother Henry and his surviving wife Peggy; Kathy Jo Wilson and Judy Wilson, daughters of his brother Jimmy and Jimmy's departed wife, Jeanie; Chris Wilson, Jason Wilson and Erika Wilson Hock, children of his brother Freddy and his surviving wife Rebecca. Starting in the late 50's George began his sales and management career specializing in International Harvester farm equipment and trucks for Elliott Equipment in Easton. In the 80's he became President and added the trading name, Elliott Wilson Trucks. He was the A dealer for International, Peterbilt, and Hino in Easton and for several years had a branch in Frankford DE. In the 2000s, the company expanded to Landover, Maryland, and Manassas, Virginia. As the owner of Elliott Wilson Trucks, George touched many lives in our community. His legacy is one that will remain for generations. He was especially proud that his employees had worked with him for an average tenure of 29 years. These employees helped the dealership to be recognized for many achievements including recognition by Caterpillar Engines as being the largest engine dealer in the Baltimore District, being elected to the board of directors for the Rockwell Heavy Duty Truck Component board. Fellow Peterbilt dealers elected him to represent them for product improvements and policy changes. He was an active member of the Peterbilt Dealer Council for many years. The parts and service departments were recognized for many achievements and awards by the various truck and parts manufacturers. His son, George Wilson, III purchased the dealership in 2004 upon his retirement. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Maryland Motor Truck Association and was also a founding member of the Talbot Ruritan Club. He belonged to the Elks Club for over 50 years. He was a member of the Easton Historical Society. Because of his love of boating he was a member of the Miles River Yacht Club during his log canoe tenure. He also belonged to the Poplar Island Yacht Club and before he passed he held the longest membership to the Tred Avon Yacht Club having joined in 1971. Services will be held at St Marks Methodist Church in Easton, Maryland on Saturday, January 13, 2024, with a visitation from 10-11 am followed by the funeral service. Immediately following the service the family invites everyone to a celebration of life at the Tred Avon Yacht Club in Oxford, MD. We encourage you to come and share your memories and stories of George. The immediate family will join the celebration after a private internment at Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Talbot Hospice or the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.

George Hussey Wilson Jr.

March 26, 1936 - January 6, 2024