Although Jimmie dropped out of high school at age 16. He proudly served in the Michigan National Guard. Jimmie completed his GED in 1986 also taking many engineering courses from Davenport.
He retired from Textron industries, then worked for Westenbroek mower until 2001, then he and Barb move to Bonifay Florida to enjoy retirement until moving back to Holland in 2012.
Preceding him in death, his wife Barbara (Gunn) Wilson, January 31 2018 and granddaughter Tabitha Rae Wilson, January 13, 2001.
Jimmie leaves behind 3 sons, Jimmie Dale Wilson and Ronald Alan (Christy) Wilson, both of Holland, and Jason Glen Wilson of Arizona; Grandchildren, Leslie Renee Wilson, J.D. Wilson, Nicholas Wilson, Cory Alan Wilson, Chase Alexander Wilson, J. Trevor Wilson, J. Preston Wilson, Matthew Wilson, and Trilece Wilson; 3 great grandchildren, Ethan Wilson, Hayden Miller, and Quinton Miller; many extended family and friends.
A memorial service to celebrate Jimmie’s life will take place Saturday, December 8, 2018, 11AM, at North Pointe Assembly of God, 4200 152nd Ave., Holland. Pastor Joe Coffman will officiate.
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