from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — Mac Wilson, 71, of Fairfield, Ill., died June 2, 2014, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Mr. Wilson was born Nov. 2, 1942, to Dwight and Margaret (Fields) Wilson in Jefferson, Iowa.

He was a Standardbred trainer, driver, owner and breeder. He spent most of his life racing at county fairs and pari-mutuel tracks in Illinois, but also raced in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri and Iowa. He also did some construction work.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his longtime companion, Kelly Watkins; daughter, Lori Thomson; sisters, Joan Kappenman and Carol Perkins; plus several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was proceeded in death by his parents; and brother, Jack.

The body is to be cremated. There will be no burial.

A memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday (June 9) at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home, 106 NE 4th St., Fairfield, IL 62837.