Wilton Evans Jr. Damon

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Wilton Evans “Sonny” Damon, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Union County on Monday, July 27, 2015. He was born in Mecklenburg County on December 12, 1944, son of the late Wilton Evans Damon, Sr. and Louisa Wood Damon. Although born in Mecklenburg County, Sonny loved Monroe and everything about it. He was the owner of W.E. Damon and Associates and was previously co-owner of Carolina Appraisal Company for over 25 years. He served on the City of Monroe’s Board of Adjustments and Land Development Committee. He served on the Rolling Hills Country Club Board of Directors for many years and also governed as president. Sonny was a diehard Carolina Tarheel fan, loved Carolina Panther football, NASCAR racing and playing golf with his sons, Hal and Evans and his close knit group of friends. His sense of humor was both witty and priceless. Sonny was loved by all and never met a stranger. He had the ability to put others around him at ease and leave them with a smile. His love for his grandchildren was immeasurable, as they were the center of his life. Nothing made him smile brighter than his grandchildren sitting on his lap. Memories with Sonny will last a lifetime and he will be dearly missed. Funeral services will be Friday, July 31, 2015 at 11:00 AM in Central United Methodist Church, followed by burial in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends and relatives following the graveside service. Mr. Damon is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rennie Peay Damon; sons, Hal McKnight Damon and Wilton Evans Damon, III and wife Nikki; daughter-in-law, Lori LeAnn Damon; sister, Margaret Damon Desio; grandchildren, Dory Anna Damon, Catherine McCall Damon, Nicoleous Bryant Damon and Harper Grace Damon and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. The Damon family would like to thank Laura Peacock, RN with CMC Union Regional Home Care and Hospice of Union County for their love and support during this difficult time. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110 or Central United Methodist Church, 801 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28110. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Damon family.