LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Olin Shirley Wilson, age 87, died peacefully at home Saturday, September 18, 2021 with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.  He was born September 16, 1934 in Lancaster, a son of the late Robert Wilson and Beulah Griffin Wilson and was the husband of Margaret Therrell Wilson.  Mr. Wilson was one of eight children.  He was an avid gardener, fisherman, handy man who could fix anything, and family man.  His family was his whole world.  Mr. Wilson was a volunteer fire fighter with the Indian Land Fire Department, and he was a master carpenter.  He was a lifetime member of Belair United Methodist Church.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Wilson; his daughter, Shirley Roxanne Paxton and her husband, Martin; two grandchildren, Joseph Paxton (Hallie), and Jillian Caskey (Brandon); four great grandchildren, Everleigh, Grayson, Mason, and Emmett; a brother, Luther Wilson (Barbara); and a sister, Helen Davis.

He was proceeded in death by his parents and five siblings.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be 3:00 pm Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at The Chapel of Burgess Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Mallory Nickerson, Pastor Barry Yates, and Pastor Tony Adams.  Burial to follow at Belair United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, prior to the service, at Burgess Funeral Home and other times at the home of Martin and Roxanne Paxon, 3218 Dunbar Lane, Indian Land, SC 29707.  Memorial contributions may be made to Belair United Methodist Church, 8095 Shelley Mullis Road, Indian Land, SC 29707.