Edward Nathan Wilson

Edward Nathan Wilson, 67, passed away March 9, 2009 at his home in Marietta, Georgia. Nathan, a native of Cobb County, was born December 18, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Clyde Wilson, retired Deputy Chief of the Marietta, Georgia Fire Department and Nettie Pairsade Turner Wilson. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home Chapel in Marietta on Thursday, March 12, 2009 with The Reverends Bob Goodner, J. T. McHan, Gene Winfrey and Retired Chief David Hilton. A graveside service will follow at Pine Ridge Memorial Park Cemetery in Kennesaw, Georgia. Nathan joined the U.S. Navy September 1962 after his graduation from Marietta High School. He served four years; two years active duty and two years inactive duty. Nathan began his career with Station #12 in the Gritter’s District in 1965. He worked as a firefighter for two years before being promoted to Lieutenant in 1968, then on to Captain in 1971. He was then appointed to Battalion Chief in 1976. In 1978 he was promoted to Fire Marshal where he served until being appointed Chief in September, 1993. Chief Wilson continued as Chief until he retired on December 31, 1996. Chief Wilson’s advice was, “Think about other people. No matter how far up the ladder you go, never forget where you came from or where you started.” Nathan is survived by his wife, Carolyn Wooten Wilson, his son, Christopher Wilson of Acworth, his daughter Elizabeth Bridges of Marietta, his daughter-in-law, Lisabeth Phillips of Acworth, three grandchildren, Jordan Taylor, Rowan Wilson, Bryant Bridges, his sisters, Beverly Barron, Doris Wilson, Sue Ellen Evans, Renee Russell, step-mother, Marian Black; numerous nieces and nephews, numerous cousins and countless friends. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Cobb County, 1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd., Ste. 280, Kennesaw, GA 30144 mark for lung cancer. The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory in Marietta, Georgia. www.mayesward-dobbins.com