Dr. Jeffrey M. Wilson Dr. Jeffrey M. Wilson, 71, of Shepherdstown, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 24, 2024, under the care of the Hospice.
Jeff was born in Morgantown, on Oct. 3, 1952. He was the third son of the late Dr. Jack Belmont Wilson and Vivian Jean Fike Wilson.
Jeff graduated from Shepherdstown High School in 1970. He attended Shepherd College, served four years in the United States Coast Guard, and graduated from West Virginia University School of Dentistry in 1981 with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He was past president of the Xi Psi Phi Dental Fraternity. Jeff married his high school sweetheart, Judy Van Tol, on May 26, 1973.
Jeff was preceded in death by both his parents of Binghamton, NY, and a father-in-law, William M. Van Tol, Sr. of Shepherdstown, brother-in-law, Charles Rempe of Frederick, and a nephew, Adam Wilson of Blacksburg, VA.
In addition to his wife of 50 years, Jeff is survived by his son, Jonathan Belmont Wilson and wife, Dr. Meghan Musick Wilson and one grandson, Arthur (Ari) Wilson of Shepherdstown, four brothers, John Wilson and wife, Diane of Rome, GA, James Wilson and wife, Sandra, of Alexandria, VA, Joel Wilson and wife, Mindy of Rotunda West. FL and Julian Wilson of Binghamton, NY, one sister, Jennifer DiBerardino and husband, Frank of Brick, NJ, ten nieces and nephews, one mother-in-law, Barbara K. Van Tol of Shepherdstown, brother-in-law, William Van Tol and wife, Ann of Charles Town, WV, sister-in-law, Nancy Van Tol Rempe of Frederick, MD and two nephews.
Jeff practiced dentistry in WV, PA, and MD over his forty-two year dental career. He often visited elementary classrooms for dental health month. As a life-long learner, he acquired hundreds of hours of continuing education in the latest dental techniques, like use of nitrous oxide, porcelain veneers for Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, and most recently radiation therapy treatments by Genesis Care.
Jeff attended many national American Dental Academy (ADA) Conferences across the country over his career. He enjoyed the Dental Leadership Seminars as well. As Managing Clinical Director at several Aspen Dental offices in Maryland, Jeff was presented the Aspen Dental Award of Excellence for Exceptional Performance in 2015. Over the years, Jeff provided dental service at no charge during Aspen Dental’s Days of Service for Veterans.
Jeff’s most memorable experience was traveling to Trinidad with a team of five to provide dental services as a part of the Aspen Dental Smiles Program.
Jeff lived life to the fullest. He often sponsored his son’s teams as well as coached T-ball and soccer. In order to become a soccer coach, Jeff completed the necessary coaching certification at St. Mary’s College of MD. As a dad of a Cub Scout, he spent time camping out with the pack. He enjoyed Mountaineer football, boating, water skiing, and skiing the West with family and friends. In later years, Jeff enjoyed road trips to rock concerts he had missed when young.
Jeff was an avid fan of Formula 1 racing, but he loved being on the track at Summit Point Motorsports Park. He acquired his competition license from Skip Barber Racing School in Lime Rock, CT in 1992. He enjoyed SCCA racing in Spec Racer Fords, his Lotus, and Audi at Summit Point and sometimes Watkins Glen. Although those experiences satisfied his need for speed, Jeff still had a fondness for motorcycles, from his Kawasaki 350 back in dental school to later completing a Harley Davidson Driving Course Training at the age of 65. After moving back to Shepherdstown, Jeff acquired Level 1 HPDE Instructor Training by Motor
Sports Safety Foundation. Once again Jeff enjoyed being out on the track instructing novice drivers.
Jeff and his wife enjoyed both European river and Mediterranean cruises. Because Jeff had researched his Scottish genealogy and his father’s WWII battles, they traveled to the country roads of Scotland and the solemn cemetery in Normandy. Upon retirement, Jeff studied Tai Chi with a local group and became a lifetime member of the Antietam National Battlefield Institute. Jeff was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Shepherdstown.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 208 West German Street, Shepherdstown, WV with the Rev. Gethin Wied officiating.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Hospice of the Panhandle, 330 Hospice Lane, Kearneysville, WV 25430.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.eackles-spencerfuneralhome.com
