William E. Wilson, 72, of Roosevelt Ave., Martins Ferry, OH, formerly of N. 7th St., died Mon., May 24, 2004 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Donald V. and Gertrude (Jones) Wilson. He was retired from Ormet Corp., Hannibal, OH and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Donald T. Wilson. Surviving are a brother Jack "Pete" (Carolyn) Wilson of Martins Ferry, a sister Nancy (Robert) Bailey of Lorain, OH, and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Thurs. 5-9 PM at the Heslop Funeral Home, Walnut at Fifth, Martins Ferry, OH where services will be held Fri., May 28, 2004 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Van D. Fisher officiating. Burial follows in Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, OH.