In loving memory

Robert John (Red, Johnny, But-Man, John Boy) Wilson

Date of death April 28, 2025

Service Details

Friday, 2 May 2025

Oaklands500 Wigram Road
Christchurch
Canterbury
8025
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Obituary

On April 28, 2025, passed away peacefully,  surrounded by love, aged 63 years. Much loved father, and father-in-law of Zac and Emma, loved partner of Michelle, Lynda – a lifetime friend and mother of Zac. Treasured son of Heather dearly loved brother of Kim, Vicki (deceased), Mel, and Glenn. Much loved nephew of Jessie, a loved uncle and cousin, and a good mate of many.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance in memory of Red would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Red Wilson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545.
A service to celebrate Red’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, Tomorrow (Friday), at 10.30am.

Guestbook

  1. RIP my friend we will miss u and will never for get u I’ll be down to the big red Shed for one last Blunt and do u a skid we will miss u my friend
    Harley seddon
  2. RIP Bobby til we meet again will always miss u x
    Casey & Harley

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