January 14 1932 September 10 2019
James “Jim” D. Wilson (1932-2019) Jim was born to Franklin E. Wilson and Addie M. (Weiler) Wilson on January 14, 1932 in Cincinnati, OH. He served his country in the Korean War with the U.S. Army and attained the rank of Corporal. He was a good husband, father and friend. He enjoyed fishing, metal-working and was considered a master in woodworker as well an innovative inventor. For 67 years he was married to Helen Richardson; 65 years in the sunshine state of California and the last 2 years in our great state of Texas. Together, they raised one daughter, Kathleen “Kathy” Young and one son, Robert “Rob” J. Wilson. He is survived by his wife and both of their children, along with Rob’s wife Katherine, their two children Sean & Christopher and Kathy’s husband Bob, their two children, Amanda Martin and Daniel Young and three great grandchildren (Sophia, Grant and Oliver). He is also predeceased by one brother, Franklin R. Wilson and one sister, Ann Marie Wilson. A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at American Heritage Funeral Home in Midland. Family will receive friends immediately following at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Bob Young. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Parkinson’s Foundation or a veteran’s charity of your choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Donald Wilson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Donald Wilson January 14 1932 September 10 2019.
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Death notice for the town of: Midland, state: Texas