In Memoriam: Former Longtime Fair Havenite, Walt Wilson, 90

Former longtime Fair Havenite Walter “Walt” Wilson Sr., more recently of Lincroft, passed away on Friday, Dec. 22, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90.

Walt was a long-time resident of Fair Haven before moving to his farm in Freehold Township and, after Fair Haven, to Lincroft. He proudly served in the United States Army, 10^th Mountain Division during the Korean War. He was also a Free Mason.

“Walt was an accomplished wood worker and built many custom-built homes in Monmouth County. At the age of 17, he started raising honeybees. His love of beekeeping grew from a hobby into a family business for over 70 years. He was a founding member of the Central New Jersey Beekeepers Association. Walt served as a New Jersey State Bee Inspector for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Walt was passionate about nature. His hobbies included hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time at his cabin in upstate New York. Family and friends were all lucky to have heard a million stories
and jokes about his adventures.”
Loved ones of Walt Wilson in his obituary

Walt was predeceased by his wife of over 60 years, Eva N. Wilson (Smith).

“He left behind cherished memories in the hearts of;” his three children, Donna Davison (Lewis Davison), Sharon Crane, and Walter Wilson Jr. (Tracey Wilson); his five grandchildren, Kellie, Chris, Walter, Travis and Austin; and his six great-grandchildren, Madeline, Matthew, Ryan, Levi, Ainsley and Wyatt; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 29, from 10 to 12 p.m. at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A private family interment will follow at Manalapan Cemetery.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home