Wayne Wilson has been remembered as a great race broadcaster, charity worker and family man by about 1000 mourners at his funeral on Thursday.

Wilson died last Friday aged 66 after a 15-year battle with cancer.

He was the voice of Queensland thoroughbred and harness racing for five decades, first with Radio station 4BC and later with RadioTAB.

The St Joseph's Catholic Church at Bracken Ridge, in Brisbane's north where Wilson lived much of his life, overflowed as mourners, many from interstate and country areas, paid their respects.

Leading trainers Tony Gollan and Robert Heathcote together with current and former top jockeys Chris Munce, Michael Cahill and Brian York were among those in attendance.

They joined owners, racing officials, breeders, media personalities and business leaders to praise the man widely regarded as Queensland's greatest race caller.

His long time friend, former journalist and now Brisbane Race Club racing manager Bart Sinclair, recalled how Wilson loved nothing more than a day at the races whether it was sipping tea at Royal Ascot or eating a steak burger at Kilcoy.

"He just loved being around racing people and being at the races," said Sinclair, who also noted Wilson's love of a good meal.

Sinclair also recalled how Wilson enjoyed racing horses as an owner and breeder even if he occasionally had too much advice for his trainers.

Wilson's children Jamie and Honny spoke of a father who adored his family and went to great lengths to ensure they had every chance in life.

They recalled how, even after being diagnosed with cancer, he would take the entire extended family on overseas holidays.

Racing Queensland has indicated a major race will be named in Wilson's honour.

The same will be done at the annual Deagon Picnic meeting which was Wilson's brain child.