James E. Wilson was born September 18, 1938 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late William and Roxie James Wilson.
He was united in marriage to Carol Ann Gray on September 30, 1960.
Mr. Wilson worked for many years as a tool maker for General Electric in Selmer. His three greatest loves in life were his family, his church, and working outdoors in his flower garden.
Mr. Wilson departed this life on February 6, 2014 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 75 Years, 4 Months, 19 Days. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ann Wilson of Savannah, TN; a daughter, Teresa Hodge and husband Nathan of Dyer, TN; two sons, Anthony Wilson and wife Marcie of Wichita, KS and Ray Wilson and wife Sherrie of Parsons, TN; eight grandchildren: Brittany Hodge, Andrew Hodge, Brock Wilson, Ashton Callison, Matthew Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Maddie Wilson, and Hollie Wilson; a great-grandchild, Megan Callison; and a host of extended family and friends.