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Law Enforcement Procession Brings Wilson Family Home to Kingwood

The procession follows the recovery of the Wilson family’s bodies after they were swept away in the July 4 Hill Country flood.

Shiloh Wilson, 12, with his dad, Jeff Wilson. They and his mother, Amber, died in last weekend's Hill Country flood.

Overview

  • The escort departed Kerrville’s Grimes Funeral Chapel at 9 a.m. on Saturday and reached Kingwood Funeral Home around 1:15 p.m.
  • Jeff and Amber Wilson were located in the days after the flood and their son Shiloh’s body was recovered by July 11
  • The family had been camping at HTR RV Park for a youth rodeo when sudden July 4 floods swept them away during a deluge that killed over 100 people across the Hill Country
  • Harris County Precinct 4 deputies, Humble ISD Police and the Fire Marshal’s Office led the procession with support from dozens of law enforcement and fire agencies statewide
  • A GoFundMe drive has raised more than $72,000 to cover funeral expenses and assist both sides of the Wilson family