Obituary: Carl Wayne Wilson, 47, of Ionia, formerly of Ludington

Carl Wilson

Carl Wayne Wilson, 47, of Ionia, formerly of Ludington, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Carl was born on August 29, 1979, the son of Shelley Wilson. He attended Manistee Area Public Schools and Ludington Area Schools. For over 20 years he worked at Pioneer Construction as a master carpenter. He also worked in the plumbing trade, doing two years as an apprentice.

Carl was a hardworking man with remarkable skills in construction. In his earlier years he enjoyed golfing, and as time passed, he enjoyed the simpler things in life like tending to his garden and chickens.

Carl is survived by his two children, Cole and Keira Wilson of Manistee; mother, Shelley Wilson of Manistee; fiancé Tanya Vigansky of Scottville; sister, Nichole (Mark) Kemp of Manistee, and their five children, Markia (Cam) Martinez of Grand Rapids, Sidney May of Manistee, Kollin (Alisha) Fargo of Saginaw, Devin Kemp of Grand Rapids, and Bryce Fargo of Manistee; along with several other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Carl was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harry and Elinore Carlisle; great nephew, Troy Fargo; and lifelong friend, James Rose Jr.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2pm at Grace Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements were entrusted to Grace Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.GraceCremations.com.