James E. ""Icebox"" Wilson

James E. ""Icebox"" Wilson obituary, Pinckneyville, IL

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James Wilson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 4 to Jun. 6, 2013.

James "Icebox" E. Wilson, 58, of Pinckneyville and formerly of West Frankfort departed this life at 12:14 p.m., Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Good Samaritan Hospital Mt. Vernon, IL.

James was born a son of Virgil and Joyce Wilson September 19, 1954 in West Frankfort. He was of the Baptist faith. He last worked in prefab building construction in Arizona.

James is survived by sons: Shawn and James Wilson; brothers: Jeff Wilson, Scott Wilson and wife Vickie, Shawn Wilson, and Greg Wilson and wife Susan all of West Frankfort and Paul Haggerty of Springfield, IL; sisters: Sherry Crofford of West Frankfort and Melanie Haggart-Hampton of Herrin; nieces: Mandy Hargett, Misty Powell, Jessica Powell, Lacy Wilson, Samantha Hampton, Raylin Hampton, Amber Wilson; nephews: Seth Crofford, Dustin Wilson, Zach Wilson, Aaron Wilson, Cody Wilson, John Zortz, Jr., and Wesley Haggerty; and also many great nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Mr. Wilson will be held at East Fork Cemetery 11 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013.

Varis-Stone Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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June 6, 2013

shawn wilson

until we meet in heaven dad

June 6, 2013

shawn wilson

im sorry i didn't meet jim and the rest of my family sooner. Your all in my prayers, hope too meet you all soon.

June 6, 2013

Beth (Wilson) Lamont

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

June 6, 2013

Beth (Wilson) Lamont

Thinking of all of you at this time. May God bring you peace.

June 5, 2013

Debbie Wyant-Swan

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayer's are with you all.

June 5, 2013

Debbie Wyant- Swan

I was so sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayer's are with you all.

June 5, 2013

sorry for your loss latisa

June 5, 2013

Jackie Mohring

I saw this just this morning. It has taken me all day to absorb it. I am so sorry to the family. I have known him n his Sisters n Brothers all my life. We were cousins, by marriage and love. May you all find love and peace, knowing he is with his Parents and Janis and Judy.My love and Prayers to everyone.

June 5, 2013

Debbi South

When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories can help you find your smile. Remember all the good things during this time of sorrow and grief.

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