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Wilson Barnes Rink joined his sweetie Eva on June 14, 2022. He was born in Hamlin, Texas on July 29,1923 to Otho and Ela Rink. He left for World War II the day after his high school graduation at San Angelo Central High School with the 147th army infantry and fought at Iwo Jima. After the war he went to North Texas State and worked for Russell Newman. He met Eva in college and married in 1951. He is survived by his daughters Icy Donnelly, Wendy Barrows (Bryan), Tracey Duke and their children Francis Rink Donnelly, Miles Donnelly (Leslie), Will Ferguson, and Madeline Barrows. His sister Nancy Johnson (Jerry) and his nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Eva Jim McFarlane, son-in-law’s Frank Donnelly and Jim Duke, his parents Otho Edward and Ela Preccia, his brothers James, Jack, and Otho (Pat) Rink.
Wilson never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Many thanks to Kindred Hospice; Darlene, Ann and Pam, caregivers; Delia, Ester, and Melinda, and Meals for the Elderly.