Tony Ray Wilson was born October 5, 1947 to Oscar C.(OC) and Nora Pearl Wilson. He grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from James Madison High School. He was drafted into the United States Army. He served his country proudly and retired after 22 years of service. Tony was an ambitious and driven man so he started a 2nd career with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department. Tony retired from the Dallas County Sheriff's Department after 22 years.

Tony went to live with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017 where he will join his father, mother, brother, and sister as well as his 2 sons and daughter, Anthony Ray Wilson, Brian Alexander Wilson, and LaTonia Yvette Wilson who preceded him in death.

He leaves behind his adoring wife, Anna Overstreet Wilson, loving sister Billie Jo Overstreet, and loving brother Antonio Wilson. To carry on his legacy he left one son, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild, Christopher Michael Wilson, Dimitry Rashaun Wilson, Christopher Wilson Jr., Tannaue Wilson, Anthony R. Wilson, Karen Wilson, Keria Wilson, Ty Wilson, Precious Wilson, Brandon Wilson, Shambreka Wilson, a host of relatives, loving friends, and neighbors.