Grantsboro lineman Raymond “PeeWee” Wilson hung up his climbing hooks for the last time on Dec. 30, 20222,  after 22 years of service to the co-op.

Prior to joining Tideland in November 2000, Wilson climbed communications towers for Coastal Electronics and work for the City of New Bern.

In recognizing Wilson’s retirement, Tideland CEO Paul Spruill made the following remarks:

“PeeWee earned a reputation for steady, consistent and productive work while most often working alone as he responded to member needs on the service truck. These assignments resulted in his frequent interaction with our membership, which often earned praise and appreciation due to his cordial interactions and responsiveness. We are all fortunate to have been associated with him as a coworker, but Tideland EMC is very fortunate to have benefitted from his steady and consistent work for more than two decades.”

We wish PeeWee all the best in the years ahead.