Jessie Wilson passed away on March 5 at the age of 86. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo-an Wilson. He enjoyed a long career with General Telephone Company in Sarasota before he and Jo-an moved to Franklin, NC where they spent many happy years. They returned to Sarasota in 2011. He was a loving and dedicated caregiver to Jo-an for the last eight years of her life. He was a member of Sarasota Alliance Church.
Jessie is survived by his three daughters, Jane (Robert) Jefferson, Joan Fultz and Jill Woodham and his step-children, Nan (Bernie) Winters, Don (Diane) LaGasse, Michelle (Wayne) Kerns, Helen (Jim) Haverfield, George (Kricket) LaGasse, Andrea LaGasse and Christopher LaGasse. He was O-Pa to many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Avenue in Sarasota on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Arrangements entrusted to Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34232. (941) 371-4962.