Flint, Michigan
WILSON, James H. - Of Flint, age 89, died Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 1PM Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Dr. Darrell Foltz officiating. Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Avalon Hospice, Leader Dogs for the Blind or the First Baptist Church of Grand Blanc. Visitation 5-8PM Thursday, 1-8PM Friday and 11AM Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. James was born in Lexington, Tennessee on January 22, 1919, the son of Orzo and Cora Wilson, and was a resident of Flint most of his life. He married Delores Paxton on April 22, 1944 in Flint and she preceded him on December 11, 1991. He was a longtime volunteer at the Sloan Museum and a fixture at Supreme Donut Shop on Flushing Road. Mr. Wilson was employed by Hamady Brothers for 38 years, retiring as a produce manager in 1979. Surviving are 2 sons, James and wife Delores of Swartz Creek, Mark and wife Rhonda of Flint; 3 grandchildren, Christopher and wife Danielle, Todd and wife Karen, Robin and husband John Jared; 7 great-grandchildren, Mary, Conner, Ian, Hugh, Owen, Seth and Jordan; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
Sorry to hear of James death. Both He & Delores were so kind to our family and our pet dogs when they lived on Prospect St. May God Bless and Comfort all of you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Love The Kluender Family
Ken & Ruth Ann Kluender
October 10, 2008 | Fliint, MI
Uncle Jim and Dad (Jerome Paxton) when he went into the navy WWII
So sorry to hear of uncle Jim's passing. Lance and I's thoughts and prayers are with you. I have enclosed a photo of uncle Jim and my dad. With love... Tammi.
Tammi Browning (Paxton)
October 10, 2008 | Lennon, MI
we are going to try and stop by Friday sorry may be in jeans have alot to do ourself. If we do not make it our prays are with you ALL.
AL & LEZLIE
Alan & Lezlie
October 09, 2008 | Decatur, MI
We were saddened to hear of Jims passing. He was a kind and gentle man, and we miss him. In this time of sorrow, be comforted in the knowledge he is with Delores and they are watching over their family with pride and love.
Dave, Dawn, and Michelle McKeighan
October 09, 2008 | Flushing, MI
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He is now with his love...Delores. Take peace in knowing he will still be with you each & every day & his energy will comfort you always
Jan Spalla
October 08, 2008 | Glendale, AZ
James H. Wilson Family,
So sorry to here of your loss.
May God Comfort you.
Sincerely,
Helen and Tonja
H-Care Hearing Aid Services
October 08, 2008 | Flint
