Michael Ray Wilson, age 60, of Branson, Missouri, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2025.
Michael Ray Wilson, age 60, of Branson, Missouri, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2025. He entered this life on October 9, 1964, in Portland, Oregon, the son of William Delgado and Rosalia (Chavez) Wilson. Michael was joined in marriage on November 10, 2018, to Kimberly Cechvala.
Working on custom trucks for many years, Michael became the supervisor at Custom Truck One Source for seven years. When he moved to Branson, Missouri, Michael worked as a Critical Care Unit floor tech at Cox Branson where he made plenty of friends. He enjoyed restoring antiques and playing boards games, Yahtzee, and cards with neighbors. Michael loved motorcycles and Branson, Missouri, where he retired after living in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a loving, caring, goofy, and reliable husband, father, grandfather, and friend anyone could ask for. Michael will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Paul Delgado; son, Joshua Wilson; and daughter, Bridgett Bartkowski. Michael is survived by his loving wife of seven years, Kimberly Wilson; dog, Dottie; daughter, Michaelah Wilson and grandson, Vance Nicholson of Lawrence, Kansas, and bonus children Renee Cechvala-Petty (Shane), Faith Cashatt (Clifton), Matt Bishop (Jennifer), Bear Bishop (Madi),Brandon Cechvala, and many grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kimberly Wilson to help pay for funeral services. Venmo @kmaywilson Cashapp @kmaywilson or check payable to Kimberly Wilson.
A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Cremations of the Ozarks, 115 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister, Missouri, with reception to follow. Services and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
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