Wilson Jr., William "Edward" 45, Canton native And most recently of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Tuesday June 9, 2009, at Ohio State University Hospital, following a long battle with kidney disease. Edward was born at Aultman on November 9, 1963 to Dr. William E. Wilson and Dr. Doris Ashworth Wilson. He graduated from McKinley Senior High School in 1981 and attended Kent State University. Edward loved to laugh and entertain his friends and family. He was a chef at a Columbus catering company until he became disabled. He was artistic and painted and also made fine and beaded jewelry. He loved discussing politics and current world affairs. He was preceded in death by grandparents Bishop and Mrs. Chester Ashworth, of Akron; Charles and Mary Helen Mathews, of Middletown, OH; and his father and namesake last summer. He is survived by his mother, Doris; sister, Edwina Wilson Divins (David), of Jackson, MI; and brothers, Dr. Chester Wilson (Gina) of Canton and William A. "Denny", of Los Angeles, CA; his nieces, Keri Wilson Kallas and Bianca Wilson McKeown, Amber and Haley Larkins, Danielle and Laila Wilson all of Canton; Cameron Wilson, of Akron; his special friends Priscilla Perkins of Canton; Ashley Napier, Jimmy and Jasmine Hagans, Brad Green, Todd Holmes, Melissa Sowers, Tim Shipp, Kathy Jennings, Mary and Michael Wood, and Jennifer Stuffs all of the Columbus area; and a host of cousins; Condolences may be sent c/o Dr. Chester Wilson, 2205 E. Tuscarawas, Canton, Ohio 44707 or by phone 614-515-9603 or by e-mail: edivins@ameritech.net Cremation has occurred and there will be private memorial for the family. The family wishes to thank the medical and nursing staffs at Ohio State University Hospitals Main and East ICUs, and Clayton Taylor Dialysis Center and Arbors at Hilliard for their professionalism and excellent care.