Max was born on February 18, 1927 in Wells County, a son of Charles A. and Margaret R. (Hatfield) Wilson.
He was united in Marriage to Babe Latheta Eichhorn on May 20, 1951; she preceded him in death on May 4, 1995. He later married Jeanne Roe on December 23, 1995. His wife survives.
Additional Survivors include – Three sons: Jonathan Wilson of Artesia, NM; Jacob (Rebekah) Wilson of Mt. Pulaski, IL and Dr. Jeffrey Wilson of Cabo Roja, Puerto Rico. A daughter: Dr. Jennifer (Dr. Robert) Wilkin of Huntington. Two stepsons: Barry (Missy) Grant of Warren and Kevin (Maryalice) Grant of Ossian. One sister: Nancy (Gerald) Johnson of Bluffton. Nine Grandchildren: Victoria Wilson, Suzy Wilson Adams, Jonathan Wilson, Izaak Wilson, Rachel Wilson Bellows, Michael Grant, Amy NezBagay, Mindy Arnold and Holly Hart, and Sixteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by five sisters: Janet Cooper, Magdaline Crum, Betty Blew, Phyllis Confer and Agnes Baker. Four brothers: Robert Wilson, Dick Wilson, Everett Wilson and Philip Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 11, 2016 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Markle Church of Christ, 455 E. Morse St., Markle, IN.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Markle Church of Christ, with Gerald O. Moreland officiating. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to services at the Church on Tuesday.
Interment will take place at a later date at the Prospect Cemetery of rural Uniondale.
Max supported missions with his life. In lieu of flowers that fade, the family requests that donations be made in his honor to David and Sheri DeBolt, one of his favorite ministries in the mission field of Mexico. Donations can be sent in care of the Markle Church of Christ, 455 E. Morse St., Markle, IN 46770. Or donate on line atwww.marklechurch.org