Frederick Wilson Jr.

Frederick Wilson, Jr. was born April 21, 1947, in Florence County to the late Frederick Wilson, Sr. and the late Hattie Spann Wilson. He transitioned peacefully from this life on July 30, 2023, after an illness. Frederick grew up in a rural section of Timmonsville, SC and matriculated through the local schools there. He was a 1965 graduate of Johnson High School. After graduating high school, Frederick married the former Margaret Ann Daniels who preceded him in death. They were married for 50 years and had four children: Shannin Nicole, Tonya LeBrenadette, Frederick III, and Joi Kimiko. After graduating high school, Frederick began working for the railroad stationed in Florence, SC. He joined at a time when race was an issue. Frederick proved that despite the barriers, he could become the best trainman the world has ever seen. He was hired in 1966 as a trainman for the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, which underwent a couple of name changes (Seaboard Coastline Railroad and present-day CSX Railroad). He also worked as a conductor for Amtrak trains. In January of 1977, he was afforded the opportunity to be a conductor on the Amtrak “Peanut Special” for president elect Jimmy Carter that traveled from Plains, GA to Washington D.C. carrying supporters of President Carter. He was a long-time member of the United Transportation Union. Frederick work for the railroad for 42 consecutive years. Frederick has been a lifelong attendee and member of the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He devoted numerous hours at the church doing what needed to be done. He served in the capacity as Chairman of Trustees where he worked relentlessly on the improvement of the building and the financial stability of the church. Along with his parents and wife Margaret, Frederick was preceded in death by his sisters Martgree Cunningham and Jannie Ham. Left to cherish his memory are: his children, Shannin (Lawrence) Wilson of Arlington TN, Tonya Wilson of the home, Frederick Wilson, III of Effingham, SC, Joi Wilson of Florence, SC, and Allen P. (Zara) Frederick-Wilson of Chesapeake, VA; He is also survived by his grandson Frederick Jamar Wilson, whom he raised as his own; additional survivors include his grandchildren, Kayla Roberts, Shane Wilson, Lauren Wilson, Shania Wilson, Meghan Roberts, Frederick Zaire Wilson, Chelsea Frederick, Allyn Wilson, Allenah Wilson, and Jazmin Crump; sisters: Blanche Thomas, Azalee Willoughby, Joan (Frederick) Pringle, and Mary (Kenneth) Hyman; a loving god son Antonio (Candice) Burgess of Stafford, Virginia; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.