Frank McWilson

Frank McWilson was born on August 9, 1929 to Ada Portis McWilson and Charles McWilson of Homestead, Pennsylvania. Frank was the eldest male of his siblings, which included Annabell, Harriet, Ada, Charles, Gerald, Coleman, Rose, Yvonne and Eunice. He was a member of Park Place AME in Homestead for most of his life. He graduated from Homestead High School in 1947. He worked in the Machine Shop at USS Homestead Works for 36 years and spoke of many jobs within the |Homestead community during his childhood. Frank served his country proudly, in the United States Army during the Korean War. In 1961, he received an Honorable discharge and notations including: a National Defense Services medal, a United Nations Service medal, a Combat Infantryman badge, a Good Conduct medal and a Korean Service Medal with a Bronze Service Star. Although his wife, parents and siblings; Rose, Charles, Coleman, Jerry and Annabell are deceased, he is survived by his sisters, Yvonne, Eunice, Ada and Harriet. Frank met his wife Ethel Cowley Holmes, while she worked as a waitress at Mason's Bar & Grill. They had three sons, Maurice Holmes, Frank B. McWilson and Brian McWilson. He is survived by those sons and their children: Maurice P. Holmes, Janice Holmes, Matthew Holmes, Denise Holmes, Sean McWilson and James Frieberg. He is also survived by great grand children, Benjamin Tydings, Eric Tydings, Kaitlin Holmes and Jordan Holmes. Over the years, Frank and Ethel taught their children the importance of God and family in the home and in the community. They were frequently involved with neighborhood children as both friends and mentors. Frank was a big fan of local sports. In his latter years, he loved nothing more than watching Steelers and Pirates games with his son, Brian and Grandson, Sean and playing lottery games with his son, Maurice and Grandson Maurice. He is best remembered for greeting everyone with "Top of the Morning" and "Moderation is the key." The family wishes to thank the pall bearers and flower bearers for their contributions. As well, we thank those who provided flowers and charitable donations. We thank you for your loving acts and support during Frank's lengthy illness. Acknowledgement The present of all gathered today in the memory of Frank McWilson is greatly appreciated. Your love, concern and expressions of sympathy during this time is gratefully acknowledged. Following the service interment in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA,

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Frank McWilson

August 9, 1929 - April 26, 2014