As an Electronic Field Engineer, Mr. Wilson worked Defense Department contracts for major Electronic Companies.He was a member of both The United States Army and Navy. He was a veteran of World War II and The Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife Dora Wilson and his son Richard Wilson.
He was a Life Member of the Ancon Lodge, AF&AM, in the Republic of Panama and a Mason for more than 50 years.
He is survived by 5 children, James, Jr. of Flagstaff, AZ, Mrs. Kathryn Bliss of Florida, Mrs. Jessica Ruseski of N.H., Mrs. Sarah Soper of Taree N.S.W. Australia, Mrs. Rachel Schmidt of Frankfurt am Main, Germany; and by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and two special friends Judy Gossett of Fouke,Arkansas and Gennifer Dundee of Texarkana,Arkansas.
He was a well loved and respected man and we will miss him dearly.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of East Funeral Home – Downtown.
Online tributes may be made at www.eastfunerahome.com.
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