Max Hastings Wilson

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Max Hastings Wilson, going on 97, of 715 E. Main St., Ridgway, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on Monday, March 29, 2010, at Harrisburg Medical Center in Harrisburg.

He was born Jan. 12, 1914, in Gallatin County near New Haven to David Luther and Anabell (Beasley) Wilson. Max married Florence Foster on Dec. 24, 1934.

He was a farmer and livestock operator. Max served as director and president of Southern Illinois Production Credit Association for 42 years, Tri-state Federal Land Bank District Advisory Committee for 18 years and the PCA National Advisory Board for nine years including Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Florence of Ridgway; one son, Ron Wilson, also of Ridgway; granddaughter, Julie Wilson of Urbana; and sister, Hildred Grant of Ridgway.

Max was preceded in death by his parents and brother, James Andrew Wilson.

At Max's request he will be cremated and requested no flowers, but donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2010, in the First United Methodist Church in Ridgway. Family and friends are all invited to attend. Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway is in charge of arrangements.