Robert E. Wilson, age 67, of Logan, Ohio, passed away April 30, 2026, at Hickory Creek of Athens, The Plains, Ohio.

Robert was born May 9, 1958, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Robert M. Wilson and Helen M. (Chesser) Wilson. He owned and operated Wilson Studio & Camera Shop in Nelsonville; he was a member of The First Presbyterian church of Nelsonville where he served as a church elder; was a member of the Elks Lodge # 543 of Nelsonville; was a longtime trustee of the Parade of the Hills; and the longest serving president of the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce; taught photography at the Hocking College; and was former photographer for the Athens Messenger. His joys in life were his family, volunteering and taking pictures in the community, not only was it his occupation, but it was his joy. Robert (Bob) never knew the meaning of the word “can’t”, he always fought back and never lost his faith.  

Surviving are his wife, Mary Woolever Wilson; son, Charles Eugene (Katie) of Cincinnati, daughter, Alician Jo-Anna (Dale) Wolfe of Cincinnati; brother, Gerald M. (Shirley) Wilson of Nelsonville; sister, Sandra (John) King of Columbus; and grandchildren, Nora Wolfe, Elliot Wolfe, Walker Wilson, and Violet Wilson.

Robert was preceded in death by parents, Robert & Helen Wilson; and stepmother, Carolyn Wilson.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM Monday May 4, 2026, at the First Presbyterian Church of Nelsonville, Ohio with his niece, Rev. Ann Marie Carley officiating.

Calling hours were observed 2-4 6-8 PM Sunday May 3, 2026, at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home Nelsonville. Ohio.