Dana Patrick “Fish” Wilson, 66, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home in Midway, AL. A private memorial service will be held at his home at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home. Mr. Wilson was born March 31, 1954 in Phenix City, AL, son of the late Woodrow “Skeet” Wilson andContinue Reading
Dana Patrick “Fish” Wilson, 66, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home in Midway, AL.
A private memorial service will be held at his home at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilson was born March 31, 1954 in Phenix City, AL, son of the late Woodrow “Skeet” Wilson and Mary Rose “Dolly” Wilson. He attended Central High School, but graduated from Glenwood in 1972. Mr. Wilson was a carpenter by trade. Dana acquired the nickname “Fish” when he was young because of his love for fishing and hunting. He was a master at telling stories and could make you laugh until your side hurt. Mr. Wilson lived in the country in Bullock County, AL, surrounded by the woods and the wildlife he loved so much. He loved to fish, hunt deer and turkeys, as well as an occasional wild hog. Dana never met a stranger. If you had the pleasure of knowing him, you laughed at a lot of his many outlandish “fish tales”.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Norris Wilson.
Dana is survived by his daughters, Barbie Anna Rose Ballard and husband Jon of Newnan, GA and their two sons, Jaxson and Mason; Jessie Danielle Wilson of Nashville, TN; step-child, Bobbi Jo Haywood and husband Shaun and her two daughters, Lila and Tinley; a sister, Donna Worthy (Tommy) of Smiths Station, AL; a brother, Darrell Wilson (Mo) of Phenix City, AL; his ex-wife, Babbie Cornett (Jimmy), with whom he had a close and loving relationship; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and hunting buddies.
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Brenda Norris
left a message on April 22, 2020:
Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughtsВ
Brenda Vitzen
left a message on April 18, 2020:
Dana, you were one of a kind. I love you and I know you loved me. You had me laughing all the time till I would cry because my sides hurt so back from laughing.
I listen to all your voice mails, the one I listen to the most is I'm coming up there an you just leave your bedroom window cracked just a little and I don't care what your son and that little chicken hawk says I'm going to one that window and I'm coming in. When I played it for you, you said ask Chick he knows how crazy I am and he knows I'll do it. Dana, I wish I could remember so of the things you would say and I would look at you like what and then came that big smile and the laugh, I knew then you got me again. I was talking to Chick today and out of the blue he said something and I thought for a second and he said Brenda that's what Dana would say. I said you're right he said when Bullet and Dana worked with y'all he said between the two of y'all they couldn't get much work done cause of y'all rolling in the grass.
Dana, I miss you and it's so hard to know there want be any more calls during the night not ever my heart is broken. But one of the most recent calls you were talking and I said Dana I can't understand you. You said well if you were eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and didn't have any milk to wash it down I wouldn't be able to understand you. Man am I going miss you and setting on the big ole front porch. It was so beautiful down there listening to the birds sing and you telling me all about the land and how much you loved it there. And you was going to mess up my Jeep so id be stuck down there what great and wonderful memories ill Cherish forever. Love you, Dana, Rest High On That Mountain 💔💔💔🌹🌹🌹 ♥️U
I listen to all your voice mails, the one I listen to the most is I'm coming up there an you just leave your bedroom window cracked just a little and I don't care what your son and that little chicken hawk says I'm going to one that window and I'm coming in. When I played it for you, you said ask Chick he knows how crazy I am and he knows I'll do it. Dana, I wish I could remember so of the things you would say and I would look at you like what and then came that big smile and the laugh, I knew then you got me again. I was talking to Chick today and out of the blue he said something and I thought for a second and he said Brenda that's what Dana would say. I said you're right he said when Bullet and Dana worked with y'all he said between the two of y'all they couldn't get much work done cause of y'all rolling in the grass.
Dana, I miss you and it's so hard to know there want be any more calls during the night not ever my heart is broken. But one of the most recent calls you were talking and I said Dana I can't understand you. You said well if you were eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and didn't have any milk to wash it down I wouldn't be able to understand you. Man am I going miss you and setting on the big ole front porch. It was so beautiful down there listening to the birds sing and you telling me all about the land and how much you loved it there. And you was going to mess up my Jeep so id be stuck down there what great and wonderful memories ill Cherish forever. Love you, Dana, Rest High On That Mountain 💔💔💔🌹🌹🌹 ♥️U
Brenda Vitzen
left a message on April 18, 2020:
My prayers going out to Darell, Donna and family. Barbie and Jess and family. He will be missed.
Sam Tillman
left a message on April 17, 2020:
I’m gonna miss my old friend and classmate at the old St. Patrick’s school on broad street. The angels are blessed to have a master story teller in their midst. I wish I had a recording of just one of his episodes. We’ll meet again in glory. �
Joan and Roy Waters
left a message on April 16, 2020:
To Darrell and family, Donna and family, Jessie and Barbie and families: our deepest condolences to all of you.В We are so sorry for this great loss.В Dana was such a funny guy, living and loving life to the fullest!В You all have beautiful memories in your hearts to forever cherish!В We pray God will grant you each a measure of peace and comfort. Dana is up there smiling down on each of you!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jerry Hicks
left a message on April 16, 2020:
So sorry to hear about Dana. He was an awesome guy and so much fun. Down to earth, reasonable and so very good to me in our younger years. Took me hunting and fishing and loved playing basketball with us. I know you all will miss his vibrant personality immensely. Thinking of you all at this time.
Ronnie Rice
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Not just once, he shot the same fake deer again the following year, and was caught and fined again.В The game warren was Mike Jolly, who also knew Fish!
Jeff nolin ( bodean )
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Fish showed me how to rool cast a fly rod in my pond we made a couple of dove fields and shot some birds an had a few cold ones & listened to many of his tall tells gonna miss you my brotherВ
In memory of Ted Bass
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Fish my husband talked of you fondly and how you invited him to hunt from your porch when he had gotten so sick. Now you guys can continue on where y'all left off. Thank you for what you did for him.
For the family you left behind my deepest sympathy of your loss.
For the family you left behind my deepest sympathy of your loss.
Eric Bush
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Fish was one of a kind! Running dogs with Preacher Franklin, Skeet, and a host of others this morning I’m sure! RIP Fish!
Tonya Medlin-Howard
left a message on April 15, 2020:
I remember picking you up every morning for that long ride to Glenwood when you were out of commission with a broken leg. You yelled slow down, then speed up ,before we are late. You were one of our Sandfort Road Crew and we graduated as The Hell Raising Crew Of '72. I will always remember you Fish and the good times we had. Prayers to the family.
Ronnie Rice
left a message on April 15, 2020:
A true free spirit if there ever was one.В What you saw was what you got.В Going to miss him and Patti going fishing in our lake, and listening to his never endingВ hilarious stories.В RIP my friend.
suzanne huckaby
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Johnny and I are offering prayers of comfort, healing, and condolences to all of Dana's family and friends---
Steve Blanton
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Dana was such a Friendly Man
He was always smiling and telling stories
Sending Prayers to all his Friends and Family
He was always smiling and telling stories
Sending Prayers to all his Friends and Family
Rhonda Campbell
left a message on April 14, 2020:
I was truly saddened To hear of Dana “Fish” passing. Always enjoyed being with him. We kept in touch through texting. He was always sending me uplifting things and just texting to see his I was! Going to miss him. Prayers to the family! RIP Love you Dana
Pat Vance
left a message on April 14, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear about Dana. I send my condolences to all the Wilson family.
Everyone loved Dana because of his sense of humor and kind ways. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Everyone loved Dana because of his sense of humor and kind ways. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Margie C. Hopper
left a message on April 14, 2020:
So sad and sorry to hear of Dana’s passing. He was a wonderful Brother-in/law and always treated me with love and kindness as does all of his family. Recently ran into Dana at 82 West Restaurant in Union Springs and he had not changed a bit and was the same smiling and funny Dana. Last thing said was “y’all come to see me”. Dana you will be missed...and thanks for always treating me like family. Love to you and the Wilson family.
Lanny Tyra
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Dana loved to hunt and he told me the story of him going hunting and he came upon a deer and he shot and it didn’t go down so he shot it 2-3 more times and it didn’t go down. Turns out it was a fake deer put out by the Game Warden. May the Spirit be with you. Love, Lanny and Rachael Tyra.
George & Pam Vachon
left a message on April 14, 2020:
To the family members of Dana,
All of you are in our prayers. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time!
All of you are in our prayers. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time!
Dennis Little
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Once Dana pulled up on a Job we had going and was standing there talking to us for a while when he told one of my helpers he could get him a refreshment out of a 5 gallon bucket on the back of his truck,when the helper opened up the bucket there was a Dead Rattlesnake in the bottom,the helper who will not be named Screams like a little girl and fish is over there rolling on the ground laughing.Fish you will be missed,God Bless!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Wanda Royal Wester
left a message on April 14, 2020:
God bless Dana’s Family and Friends!!! Wanda Royal Wester
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Brenda Norris
left a message on April 22, 2020:
Keeping you all in my prayers and thoughtsВ
Brenda Vitzen
left a message on April 18, 2020:
Dana, you were one of a kind. I love you and I know you loved me. You had me laughing all the time till I would cry because my sides hurt so back from laughing.
I listen to all your voice mails, the one I listen to the most is I'm coming up there an you just leave your bedroom window cracked just a little and I don't care what your son and that little chicken hawk says I'm going to one that window and I'm coming in. When I played it for you, you said ask Chick he knows how crazy I am and he knows I'll do it. Dana, I wish I could remember so of the things you would say and I would look at you like what and then came that big smile and the laugh, I knew then you got me again. I was talking to Chick today and out of the blue he said something and I thought for a second and he said Brenda that's what Dana would say. I said you're right he said when Bullet and Dana worked with y'all he said between the two of y'all they couldn't get much work done cause of y'all rolling in the grass.
Dana, I miss you and it's so hard to know there want be any more calls during the night not ever my heart is broken. But one of the most recent calls you were talking and I said Dana I can't understand you. You said well if you were eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and didn't have any milk to wash it down I wouldn't be able to understand you. Man am I going miss you and setting on the big ole front porch. It was so beautiful down there listening to the birds sing and you telling me all about the land and how much you loved it there. And you was going to mess up my Jeep so id be stuck down there what great and wonderful memories ill Cherish forever. Love you, Dana, Rest High On That Mountain 💔💔💔🌹🌹🌹 ♥️U
I listen to all your voice mails, the one I listen to the most is I'm coming up there an you just leave your bedroom window cracked just a little and I don't care what your son and that little chicken hawk says I'm going to one that window and I'm coming in. When I played it for you, you said ask Chick he knows how crazy I am and he knows I'll do it. Dana, I wish I could remember so of the things you would say and I would look at you like what and then came that big smile and the laugh, I knew then you got me again. I was talking to Chick today and out of the blue he said something and I thought for a second and he said Brenda that's what Dana would say. I said you're right he said when Bullet and Dana worked with y'all he said between the two of y'all they couldn't get much work done cause of y'all rolling in the grass.
Dana, I miss you and it's so hard to know there want be any more calls during the night not ever my heart is broken. But one of the most recent calls you were talking and I said Dana I can't understand you. You said well if you were eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and didn't have any milk to wash it down I wouldn't be able to understand you. Man am I going miss you and setting on the big ole front porch. It was so beautiful down there listening to the birds sing and you telling me all about the land and how much you loved it there. And you was going to mess up my Jeep so id be stuck down there what great and wonderful memories ill Cherish forever. Love you, Dana, Rest High On That Mountain 💔💔💔🌹🌹🌹 ♥️U
Brenda Vitzen
left a message on April 18, 2020:
My prayers going out to Darell, Donna and family. Barbie and Jess and family. He will be missed.
Sam Tillman
left a message on April 17, 2020:
I’m gonna miss my old friend and classmate at the old St. Patrick’s school on broad street. The angels are blessed to have a master story teller in their midst. I wish I had a recording of just one of his episodes. We’ll meet again in glory. �
Joan and Roy Waters
left a message on April 16, 2020:
To Darrell and family, Donna and family, Jessie and Barbie and families: our deepest condolences to all of you.В We are so sorry for this great loss.В Dana was such a funny guy, living and loving life to the fullest!В You all have beautiful memories in your hearts to forever cherish!В We pray God will grant you each a measure of peace and comfort. Dana is up there smiling down on each of you!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jerry Hicks
left a message on April 16, 2020:
So sorry to hear about Dana. He was an awesome guy and so much fun. Down to earth, reasonable and so very good to me in our younger years. Took me hunting and fishing and loved playing basketball with us. I know you all will miss his vibrant personality immensely. Thinking of you all at this time.
Ronnie Rice
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Not just once, he shot the same fake deer again the following year, and was caught and fined again.В The game warren was Mike Jolly, who also knew Fish!
Jeff nolin ( bodean )
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Fish showed me how to rool cast a fly rod in my pond we made a couple of dove fields and shot some birds an had a few cold ones & listened to many of his tall tells gonna miss you my brotherВ
In memory of Ted Bass
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Fish my husband talked of you fondly and how you invited him to hunt from your porch when he had gotten so sick. Now you guys can continue on where y'all left off. Thank you for what you did for him.
For the family you left behind my deepest sympathy of your loss.
For the family you left behind my deepest sympathy of your loss.
Eric Bush
left a message on April 15, 2020:
Fish was one of a kind! Running dogs with Preacher Franklin, Skeet, and a host of others this morning I’m sure! RIP Fish!
Tonya Medlin-Howard
left a message on April 15, 2020:
I remember picking you up every morning for that long ride to Glenwood when you were out of commission with a broken leg. You yelled slow down, then speed up ,before we are late. You were one of our Sandfort Road Crew and we graduated as The Hell Raising Crew Of '72. I will always remember you Fish and the good times we had. Prayers to the family.
Ronnie Rice
left a message on April 15, 2020:
A true free spirit if there ever was one.В What you saw was what you got.В Going to miss him and Patti going fishing in our lake, and listening to his never endingВ hilarious stories.В RIP my friend.
suzanne huckaby
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Johnny and I are offering prayers of comfort, healing, and condolences to all of Dana's family and friends---
Steve Blanton
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Dana was such a Friendly Man
He was always smiling and telling stories
Sending Prayers to all his Friends and Family
He was always smiling and telling stories
Sending Prayers to all his Friends and Family
Rhonda Campbell
left a message on April 14, 2020:
I was truly saddened To hear of Dana “Fish” passing. Always enjoyed being with him. We kept in touch through texting. He was always sending me uplifting things and just texting to see his I was! Going to miss him. Prayers to the family! RIP Love you Dana
Pat Vance
left a message on April 14, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear about Dana. I send my condolences to all the Wilson family.
Everyone loved Dana because of his sense of humor and kind ways. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Everyone loved Dana because of his sense of humor and kind ways. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Margie C. Hopper
left a message on April 14, 2020:
So sad and sorry to hear of Dana’s passing. He was a wonderful Brother-in/law and always treated me with love and kindness as does all of his family. Recently ran into Dana at 82 West Restaurant in Union Springs and he had not changed a bit and was the same smiling and funny Dana. Last thing said was “y’all come to see me”. Dana you will be missed...and thanks for always treating me like family. Love to you and the Wilson family.
Lanny Tyra
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Dana loved to hunt and he told me the story of him going hunting and he came upon a deer and he shot and it didn’t go down so he shot it 2-3 more times and it didn’t go down. Turns out it was a fake deer put out by the Game Warden. May the Spirit be with you. Love, Lanny and Rachael Tyra.
George & Pam Vachon
left a message on April 14, 2020:
To the family members of Dana,
All of you are in our prayers. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time!
All of you are in our prayers. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time!
Dennis Little
left a message on April 14, 2020:
Once Dana pulled up on a Job we had going and was standing there talking to us for a while when he told one of my helpers he could get him a refreshment out of a 5 gallon bucket on the back of his truck,when the helper opened up the bucket there was a Dead Rattlesnake in the bottom,the helper who will not be named Screams like a little girl and fish is over there rolling on the ground laughing.Fish you will be missed,God Bless!
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Wanda Royal Wester
left a message on April 14, 2020:
God bless Dana’s Family and Friends!!! Wanda Royal Wester
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