Former US Rep. Charlie Wilson dies at 70

Former US Rep. Charlie Wilson dies at 70

Staff report

Former U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson died in a Florida hospital at 2:30 p.m. today following complications associated with a stroke suffered in February.

His family was at his side at the time of death.

The Wilson family released the following statement regarding the passing of former Congressman Charlie Wilson:

“Throughout his extraordinary life, Congressman Wilson was motivated by a desire to serve his country and a passion for the causes most important to the constituents of Southeast and East Ohio. Congressman Wilson served with honor, dignity and an unwavering sense of civic responsibility to the families of our region. Charlie will be remembered for his boundless energy, his honest approach, and his dedication to improving the lives of our future generations. For 14 years Southeast and East Ohio had a champion serving as their voice in Columbus and Washington and our communities are better places for his service.”

The family asks that contributions be made in memory of Charlie Wilson to the Congressman Charlie Wilson Leadership Program at Ohio University Eastern. Contributions can be sent to:

Congressman Charlie Wilson Leadership Program

c/o Ohio University Eastern

Dean’s Office

45425 National Road W.

St. Clairsville, OH 43950

Funeral details are not yet available for the former Democratic congressman and state legislator

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