The Rev. Talmage W. Wilson, 80, of Shelton, Wash., died Sept. 24.

In the early 1950s, he pastored at the Clinton United Presbyterian Church, Saxonburg.

He and his wife had served mission assignments in Africa for 27 years. Upon returning to the United States, Wilson accepted a pastorate at the Charleston Baptist Church, Bremerton, Wash., and served there for 24 years.

During this time he made many trips overseas to preach and teach. He wrote "Freeway to Babylon," "Windows of Heaven," "Hummingbird Airline" and "Golden Memories," an account of the couple's life together for which he gave God the glory.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dr. Doris Hunter Wilson; three sons, Jonathan, Lt. Col. Daniel and Philip Wilson; two daughters, Becky Wilson and Dr. Carol Whitsel, and eight grandchildren.

<B>WILSON </B>— A memorial service for the Rev. Talmage W. Wilson, who died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, will be held Saturday at the Lincoln Avenue Bible Church, Bremerton, Wash.Memorial donations may be made to the Charleston Baptist Church, 1302 Lafayette, Bremerton, WA 98312; or as mission gifts to SIM (AEF) P.O. Box 7900, Charlotte, NC 28241; the Greater Europe Mission (for Zaporozhye Bible College), 18950 Base Camp Road, Monument, CO 80132-8009; to ACTION INT., P.O. Box 398, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043-0398; or to any Union Gospel Mission or the mission of the donor's choice.