Brian Alvino Wilson

Brian A. Wilson Sr.
Brian Alvino Wilson Sr. was born on September 12, 1969 to Howard Keith Wilson and Belita Ann Finch Wilson in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Kobacker House. Brian grew up in the Brittany Hills Community in northeast Columbus and graduated from Beechcroft High School. From a young age he gravitated towards cooking, baking pies by the age of 11. His gift of cooking led him to a successful career in the restaurant and catering. He played football, was a talented dancer, loved to sing and make people laugh. He also enjoyed hosting family gatherings. His grandchildren brought him endless pride and happiness. Family was his greatest treasure, and he loved them deeply. His determination left a lasting imprint on everyone blessed to know him. His legacy of strength, love, and perseverance will continue to live on through his family and all who cherished him.
Brian is preceded in death by his father, Howard “Pete” Wilson. Grandparents; Thomas Finch Sr. and Marietta Finch, Ruben Wilson and Mattie (Buddy) Strong. Uncles Thomas A. Finch, Vincent Wilson, Demarco Saunders, Aunt; Karen Rollins.

Loving memories will be cherished by his wife of 36 years, Michele Wilson; children, Nicole
(Sean) Wise, Fred Flood, Brian (Charcia) Keaton Sr., Brian A. (Shaina) Wilson, Jr.; grandchildren, and Aubree Wise, Makileigh Kramer Flood, Na’Briya Keaton, Brian Keaton Jr, Bri’on Keaton, Legend Keaton, Meleia Moxley, Briana, Breasia, Brealle, Brea Wilson, Brian Wilson III, Wilson, Iyannah Price, Great Grandson’s Emanuel Jandarian, Ma’ki Carteiya; mother, Belita Ann Wilson; sister, Nelita (Clemel) Randall, mother-in-law Janice Tanner; brother-in- law, James Tanner Jr.; sister-in-laws, Vanessa Lee, Teresa Newby, Victoria Tanner, Valerie Tanner; aunts, Sonja Nallie, Deborah Parham, Gail Saunders, Robin Braxton; uncles, John (Joyce) Finch Sr., Gregory Finch, Michael Saunders and numerous nieces and nephews. Special friends, Mike Brown, John Jones, Vincent McDougald, Kent Reese, Herb Walton.

Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Evergreen Funeral Services, 1855 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH. 43219. Pastor Victor Davis officiating. The family will receive friends from 10am until time of service. Internment will take place immediately following the service.