James was born July 18, 1934 in Selmer, Tennessee to the parents of the late Harvey Cecil Wilson and Lenis Loraine Broadway.
He married Anna Fern Chapman on May 29, 1954 in New Haven, Illinois.
He is survived by his Son; James (Nancy- nee Metter) Wilson of Columbia, Illinois,
Grandchildren; Elizabeth (Jeffrey M.) Lane Jr. and Eric Wilson,
Great-Grandchildren; Madison Anna Lane and Morgan Loraine Lane,
Sister; Shirley (the late Clyde) Mathews and Brother-in-Law; James Baiter.
Preceded in death by his Wife; Fern and Sister; Doris Baiter
Funeral Service will be held 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 6, 2022 from the Event Center of Lake View Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Habermehl officiating.
Mr. Wilson will lie in state from 10:00 am until the hour of service.
Interment will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LakeViewFuneralHm.com for the WILSON family.