Donald Hoover Wilson, 97, of Poughkeepsie, New York, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Born on November 15, 1928, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Daniel Stewart Wilson and Flora Edith Bailey Wilson.

Donald proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1953.

After his time in the service he later became the owner and operator of Wilson Electronics, which he ran for many years before retiring. Donald enjoyed working with computers, especially building them, and he loved bookkeeping for various local small businesses. He also enjoyed watching movies and had a passion for traveling, particularly with his wife. Together, they especially loved spending time at the beach.

On June 14, 1974, in Millbrook, he married the former Patricia Prindle. She predeceased him on April 12, 2013.

Donald is survived by his children, Vicki Halbison, Donald Wilson Jr., Tracey Wilson, Kathy Cady, Patricia Bittner, and Michael Chiarito; his grandchildren, Dana C., Denise, Tania, John, Dana M., Andy, Jimmy, Hal, Kayla; his great-grandchildren, Kaleigh, Emily, Jaxson, Camden, Johnny, , Maddox, Liam, and Madilyn; and nieces, Barbara Gavin and Terri Zittel.

Along with his wife he was also predeceased by his son James "Jimmy" Christopher Wilson on December 11th, 2007.

In keeping with his wishes, graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Cemetery in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet's Funeral Home, Inc., Route 9, Hyde Park. To send an online condolence or for directions, please visit www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.