Ansel “Bud” Wilson, 80, of 501 Pierce Road, died Aug. 15, 2011 at the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills. He was the son of the late Charlie M. and Myrtle

Fulbright Wilson and husband of Ruth McMillan Wilson for 60 years.

He was a self-employed plumber, a Baptist and in the U.S. Army.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael (Teresa) Wilson of Taylors, S.C., Freddie (Carolyn) Wilson of Inman, S.C., and Ronnie Wilson of Landrum; a daughter, Mary Charlene (Steve) Madore of Landrum; a brother, Charlie Wilson of Landrum; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Lynn Milner.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug.17, 2011 at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.

Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.