Dave Alfred Wilson, Jr., 53, of Richmond, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond.

Dave was born on November 11, 1965 in Turlock, California, the son of Dave Alfred, Sr. and Rita Elizabeth (Clancy) Wilson.  He was united in marriage to Kelly Dawn Showen from Keyes, California on March 3, 1984; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: his mother, Rita Wilson (Denis Milligan) of Wood Heights; one son, Derrick Lee (Kenny) Wilson of Richmond; two daughters:  Desiree Jane (Bryce) Long of Excelsior Springs and Darlene Danielle (Phillip) Barrett of Hardin; 12 grandchildren: Jaden, Corbin, Rhian, Emily, Tayler, Lilly, Macie, Bryson, Reagan, Kody, Gus and Chole; one sister, Brenda Hussing of Camden, and nine nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Dave grew up and was educated in the area of his birth and moved to Richmond in 1992.  He was currently employed at Henkel as a mold technician.  He was also self-employed and operated his own business Wilson Meat Processing.  Dave loved having a good time and was quite the joker.  He enjoyed music and dancing and it didn't matter where… he would even dance in the grocery aisle!  He loved drag racing, fishing, hunting, riding dirt bikes and going to the lake.  All that knew him knew he was a die hard Eagles fan.  His biggest love was spending time with his family, camping, skiing and teaching his children how to water ski.

The family suggest memorial contribution in memory of Dave be made to the donor's choice.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East main - P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

A Celebration of Dave's life will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019, at the Richmond VFW Post #4398, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Thurman Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge of the arrangements.  Please remember to share your memories of Davey by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.