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John Wilson Obituary
He was born in Shelby, N. Carolina a son of the late Joseph Tolliver and the late Ruth E. Wilson. He was the father of Felicia, Johnnette, Mary and Edward Azakpo. He was the brother of Marilyn, Linda, Deborah, Sheila and the late Ronald Wilson. He had 6 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in Christ Church of Deliverance, 232 Lockwood Street, Providence. Calling hours in Bell Funeral Home, 571 Broad Street, Wednesday 7-9 p.m.
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Robert(Ollie) & Cynthia Ollivierre
December 11, 2007
To Vanessa and the entire family.We are very sorry to hear about the passing of John. He will be missed greatly. May God bless you and the family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Helen Coakley -Britt
December 5, 2007
To: Wilson family, Our prayers go out to your family during this time. We've been two families bonded together for many years and we truly appreciate and love you. You've have our love for eternity. God Bless
Britt & Coakley Families
Tiondra Long
December 5, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss.Your family is like a second famiy to me and I will always love you. May god give you and your family the strength to move on in this time of need.
carlton clements
December 5, 2007
sorry for your lose, i will miss him at the bus stop. my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
teneka rivera
December 5, 2007
i am so sorry for your lost i don't even know where to began because i was told that this happened and i was like no that is a lie because we was just talking and the bus everytime i get out of work it seemed like john would always be downtown we will talk the same bus home and talk the whole way there you know but i hope you can get though this now that he is in a better place and may god watch over all of you guys i love you guys love your cousin nekaxoxoxoxoxo
DOROTHY SENA KASHK & FAMILY
December 4, 2007
TO VANESSA AND HER FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
TO ALL THE FAMILY JUST REMEMBER ALL THE HAPPY AND GOOD TIMES YOU ALL HAD WITH JOHN.
I WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES I HAD WITH JOHN DURING BOWLING AND WHEN EVER WE SAW EACH OTHER WITH HIS FUNNY JOKES.
GOD HAS CALLED JOHN TO COME HOME TO REST IN PEACE.
TO VANESSA AND ALL THE FAMILY JOHN WILL ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEARTS.
kenneth coakley
December 4, 2007
You have our deepest sympathy. So sorry to here of his passing but we all know that he is in a good place now. You must remember all the good times.
Sincerely,
Brother Kenny and family
kenneth coakley
December 4, 2007
You have our deepest sympathy. So sorry to here of his passing but we all know that he is in a good place now. You must remember all the good times.
Sincerely,
Brother Kenny and family
Marietta,GA
Queta Robinson
December 4, 2007
May god give you strength at this time, and peace in knowing that he is in a better place. My deepest condolences
Lynnie Tavares
December 4, 2007
To the Wilson Family and Smith Family;
I just want to give all of you my deepest sympathy. May God help each and every one of you during this very difficult time. Hold on to all of your memories and cherish them all. John is with God now and he in a better place. May God bless you all.
carlton clements
December 4, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Roxanne Price
December 4, 2007
My deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself, my friend.
Cassandra (Sandy) Brooks
December 4, 2007
My heart goes out to the family. May god give you the strenght to get through this difficult time.
Cassandra Brooks
December 4, 2007
My heart goes out to the family. May god give you the strenght to get through this difficult time.
Marian Hairston (Perry)
December 4, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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