Andrew Rexford "Rex" Wilson, a lifelong resident of Ellisville, MS, passed from this life on Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home at the age of 92. He married Doris Holifield Wilson on August 16, 1957.  They were married for 65 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Richard and Catherine Blackwell Wilson; and his sisters, Francis Reeves, Voncile Clay, Willa O'Connor, and Linda Blakeney; and his daughter, Marcia Ann Wilson Boyd.

In addition to his loving wife Doris, Rex is survived by his son, Richard Alan Wilson (Cyndi); his daughter, Debbie Wilson Holifield; his grandchildren, Kevin Holifield, Angie Gamble (Tim), and Kaitlyn Elizabeth Wilson; along with 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Ellisville on 302 E Holly St. The funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM. The burial will take place in Ellisville City Cemetery in Ellisville, Mississippi. Bro. Robert Fennell and Bro. Greg Spencer will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797

Rex was the owner of Rex Wilson General Contractors, Inc. and built many of the buildings at Jones College and Ellisville State School along with many other commercial projects in Ellisville and Laurel.

Rex served on the board of directors of Merchants and Manufacturers Bank (now Community Bank) for 23 years, retiring in June 2000.  He also served on Ellisville's City Board of Alderman, along with being the City's Building Inspector and Zoning Officer for over 30 years.  In 2012, Rex was presented with Ellisville's Citizen of the Year award by Mayor Tim Waldrup.  Rex was a member of First Baptist Church of Ellisville and served on their long-range planning committee for many years.

Over the years, he and his wife Doris traveled extensively, either in their motorhome or on bus tours and cruises.  When he wasn't traveling, you could always find him drinking coffee with all his friends down at Ward's Pharmacy.

Pallbearers for the service are Tim Gamble, Paul Bush, Gary Walters, Travis Haynes, Lynn Buckhaults, and Rocky Purvis.

Honorary pallbearers include Mac Haynes, Hal Crocker, and Tim Waldrup.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the First Baptist Church of Ellisville.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com