Background
Wilson, Neal Clayton was born on July 5, 1920 in Lodi, California, United States. Son of Nathaniel Carter and Hannah Myrtle (Wallin) Wilson.
Wilson, Neal Clayton was born on July 5, 1920 in Lodi, California, United States. Son of Nathaniel Carter and Hannah Myrtle (Wallin) Wilson.
Bachelor in Theology and History, Pacific Union College, 1942. Postgraduate, Theological Seminary, Andrews University, 1944. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Theological Seminary, Andrews University, 1976.
Accountant Southern Asia division, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Poona, India, 1939-1940; acting treasurer, Oriental Watchman Press, Poona, India, 1940; assistant to cashier, St. Helena Sanitarium, Deer Park, California, 1941-1942; pastor, evangelist, Wyoming, 1942; evangelist, General Conference Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1952-1955; pastor, evangelist, Middle East division Seventh-day Adventist Church, Cairo, 1944-1945; president Egyptian mission, Middle East division Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1945-1950; president Nile Union, Middle East division Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1950-1958; secretary Central California Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1959-1960; secretary, then president Columbia Union conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Takoma Park, Maryland., 1960-1966; vice president General Conference, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Washington, 1966-1978; president General Conference Seventh-Day Adventist, Seventh-day Adventist Church, Washington, 1979-1990. Director Pacific Press, Loma Linda Foods, Harris Pine Mills, International Insurance Company, Takoma Park.
Board directors Loma Linda, University California, Andrews University, Christian Record Braille Foundation, Oakwood College, Review and Herald Public Association.
Married Elinor Esther Neumann, July 19, 1942. Children– Norman C., Shirley Wilson Anderson.