1946
James R.
2017
James R. Wilson
November 20, 1946 — September 3, 2017
James R. Wilson, age 70 of Toone, TN, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Bolivar General Hospital.
Mr. Wilson was born on November 20, 1946 to Roy and Betty McCarver Wilson in Jackson, TN. On June 12, 1965, he was married to Judy Wilson. James was a self-employed carpenter. He was a faithful member of the New Union Baptist Church. James enjoyed deer hunting and taxidermy. Mr. Wilson lived all of his life here in Hardeman County.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Wilson of Toone; two sons, Don Wilson (Amy) of Memphis, and Anthony Wilson (Tabethia) of Toone; a daughter, Michelle Baker of Bolivar; two brothers, Marvin Wilson (Gracie) of Shelbyville, and Jerry Wilson of Toone; eight grandchildren, Caleb Wilson, Jenny Wilson, Corey Hampton, Megan Baker, Kara Eubanks, Gracie Eubanks, Cole Eubanks, and Jayden Wilson; and one great-grandchild, Brantley Kyle Pulse. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Betty McCarver Wilson; and a sister, Mary Ann Snider.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. (www.cancer.org)
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Mr. Wilson was born on November 20, 1946 to Roy and Betty McCarver Wilson in Jackson, TN. On June 12, 1965, he was married to Judy Wilson. James was a self-employed carpenter. He was a faithful member of the New Union Baptist Church. James enjoyed deer hunting and taxidermy. Mr. Wilson lived all of his life here in Hardeman County.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Wilson of Toone; two sons, Don Wilson (Amy) of Memphis, and Anthony Wilson (Tabethia) of Toone; a daughter, Michelle Baker of Bolivar; two brothers, Marvin Wilson (Gracie) of Shelbyville, and Jerry Wilson of Toone; eight grandchildren, Caleb Wilson, Jenny Wilson, Corey Hampton, Megan Baker, Kara Eubanks, Gracie Eubanks, Cole Eubanks, and Jayden Wilson; and one great-grandchild, Brantley Kyle Pulse. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Betty McCarver Wilson; and a sister, Mary Ann Snider.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. (www.cancer.org)
Tribute Video: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/9984JBWM6CN5FQR9
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