CSM John Grant Wilson, USA (Ret)

Visitation will be held Tuesday May 18 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Memorial mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Msgr. John McCaffrey officiating. Military Honors will follow at the conclusion of the service.

John was born October 14, 1947 in Sandy Lake, PA. to Norman and Martha Morton Wilson. He graduated from Lakeview High School in Stoneboro, PA. Command Sergeant Major John G. Wilson served four years on active duty in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971 with the Army Security Agency. He continued his service with the Navy Reserve prior to joining the Texas Army National Guard on March 8, 1983 with which he served until his retirement in 1998 after 32 years of service. CSM Wilson contributed to the overall success of all units in which he served. His service was associated with selflessness and dedication. His service in Vietnam and United States contributed to the peace and safety of the world. As a leader he trained his soldiers and non-commissioned officers to standard in order to accomplish his mission. His display exemplary abilities and motivation. He always sought the best welfare of his soldiers, his commander, and his unit. His outstanding achievements and leadership in each position resulted in increased readiness and effectiveness of his unit. The accomplishments of CSM John Wilson throughout a distinguished career reflect the highest credit upon himself, the Texas Army National Guard and the United States Army. During his time in service CSM Wilson was awarded the Meritorious Service medal, four Army Commendation medals, four Army Achievement medals, Good Conduct medal, Armed Forces Reserved medal and Vietnam Service medal.

John worked for GTE/Verizon as a PBX technician and retired after 37 years of service. CSM Wilson was a member of the American Legion Earl Graham Post #159, Vietnam Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign War #4692, Evening Optimist Club, St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Ushers club.

John is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Wilson of Robertson County; daughters, Danielle Dooley and her husband Jay Jr. of Bryan, Lindsay Wilson and her fiancée Jack Cook of Austin, Stephanie Wilson of Austin; stepson, Jesse Burgess of Bryan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Chris Wilson and Ted Crouch of Gause, Martha “Tuny” and John Lauffer of Conneaut Lake, PA.; four grandchildren; the mother of his children, Cheryl Parks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas 77803 or American Legion Earl Graham Post #159, 101 Waco Street, Bryan, Texas 77803.