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W. D. "Bill" Wilson

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Name	Wilson, William D. "Bill"
Othernames	W. D. "Bill" Wilson
Born	10/17/1929
Birthplace	Seminole, Oklahoma
Notes	WILSON, WILLIAM 'BILL' DELPARD (1929-1990) Bill Wilson, Texas Ranger, was born in Seminole, Oklahoma on October 17, 1929. Wilson became a Texas Ranger known for investigating some of the state's most notorious crimes. Wilson graduated from Sam Houston High School in 1948 and attended the University of Texas on a football scholarship from 1948 to 1952. His career in law enforcement began in May, 1952 when he joined the Department of Public Safety. He served with the Texas Highway Patrol until 1955 when he became a DPS instructor. The next year he transferred to the DPS Intelligence Service, now known as the Criminal Intelligence Service. In 1962 he became a Texas Ranger working in Austin, Dallas and Lubbock. Wilson served as a sergeant for two years before becoming captain. In 1974, Wilson was promoted to senior captain - the highest supervisory position - and held that position until his retirement in 1985. He passed away on January 1, 1990 at the age of 61. He is buried at the Texas State Cemetery.
Occupation	Texas Ranger 1962-1985
Spouse	Juanita F. Wilson
Children	Barbara Adams
Deceased	01/01/1990

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