Herman Smith Wilson

April 3, 1951 - November 30, 2020

Herman Smith Wilson, 69, of 6533 Spring Garden Rd, Blairs, VA passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Sovah Health Danville after a brief illness. Mr. Wilson was born in Danville, VA on April 3, 1951, son of the late Roy Wilson, Sr. and Mary Louise Carter Cross. He spent all of his life in the Pittsylvania County area where he was a farmer. He was an avid outdoorsman; he loved fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Ann Mays Wilson of the residence; daughters, Cathy Brooks (Tobby Mowyer) of Hurt, VA and Melinda Wellborn (Matt) of Chatham, VA; son, Hermon Dwayne Wilson of Chatham, VA; brother, Junior Wilson (Bonnie); sisters, Delores Jean Mays (Charles) and Mary Ann Allen (James); ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by three brothers. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 4, 2020 at 11:00 am. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel with the Reverend Wade Rowland officiating. Interment will follow in Danville Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friend prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and at other times they will be at the residence, 6533 Spring Garden Road, Blairs, VA 24527. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Wilson family.