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Raphael A. Wilson Dies at 70

With deep regret, the family of Raphael A. Wilson, 70, announces his unexpected passing on May 9, 2025. He was better known in the Old Tutu community of St. Thomas as “Ching the Mechanic”.

Raphael A. Wilson

He was preceded in death by his parents: James W. Wilson and Gladys C. [Bradshaw] Wilson; and siblings: Jacquelyn V. Wilson and St. Clair A. Bradshaw.

Survivors include siblings: Audrey Bradshaw, Catherine Brown, Razalin Wilson-Mills, and James A. Wilson; and nephews/nieces: St. Clair L. Bradshaw, Rasheed Wilson, Nneka Hart, Nataki Griffin, Nashela George, Maobuddhis Wilson, Tanisha Mills, Zione Reyes, Abdul-Raheem Wilson, and Bianca Bradshaw.

Services will be held on Monday, July 14 at Turnbull’s Funeral Home. Viewing begins at 9:00am, followed by a memorial service at 10:00am. Internment: Private

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