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Community Honors Young Flood Victim Shiloh Wilson in 200-Mile Homecoming Procession

Hundreds of residents lined highways in solemn tribute before the hearse arrived at Kingwood Funeral Home Saturday evening.

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Overview

  • The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office coordinated police and fire units to escort Shiloh Wilson’s hearse over a 200-mile route back to Kingwood.
  • Friends, former classmates and students of Jeff Wilson joined neighbors along Route 59, sharing memories of the family’s impact on the community.
  • Mourners celebrated Shiloh’s rodeo achievements and plan to restore his custom saddle and gear recovered from flood debris.
  • A community fundraiser for the Wilson family surpassed $72,000 by Saturday evening.
  • Saturday’s gathering at Kingwood Funeral Home closed a dayslong vigil after search teams recovered the bodies of Shiloh and his parents from the deadly July 4 flood.