John Woods Wilson

Checking back tonite and reading about John, I recall the brightest memory of my time with him. Someone was picking on the meekest kid in our 7th grade class. John, although smaller than the bully, faced the him down and walked the boy away with his arm around him. I'll never forget that as long as I live.
There is no one so strong as someone who will stand up for others.
There was no one like John. I miss you bud.

My fondest memory of John really describes how caring and compassionate he was. Two years ago, I had surgery and a few days afterwards, I went to go see Nutcracker on Ice and he was also there watching Dory skate. During the middle of the performance, I became ill and was taken to a hallway and waited for my mom to come take care of me. John came up to me and started chatting with me and kept me company. I remember him being so excited to see Dory skate and how happy he was seeing her and...

Dear Dory, George and Denise

When I think of John Wilson I the man that was always I think of the man who would ask you about your day and sincerely be concerned if anything was wrong. I think of the man who I don't think i ever saw not smiling. The man who if i messed up my program or fell on a jump while he was visiting the rink, would tell me to get back out there and try again and never lost faith in anyone. But most importantly the man who loved his two shining star kids and...

Dear Dory & George,

When I hear the name John Wilson, I always picture him coming through the front door at Iceland. Although he almost always wore a baseball cap, his grin was the first feature one noticed about him. And that grin would grow even bigger when he spotted you. Now when I look at you, I see his huge smile and kind eyes shining through you. He loved each of you so, so much. While he was at the rink, he also took time to be a great encourager and cheerleader for...

Dory and George,

Molly and I have thought of you and your mom so often in these last few weeks. We are very sorry for the loss of your dad. He loved the two of you very much and his love and his memory will stay with you. Our deepest sympathy to you, your mom and all of the Wilson family. We love you.

John Wilson was one of the first people I met in Louisville when I moved there in 1980. He only lived 10 or so houses away from me on Evergreen Rd. We immediatley hit it off and were fishing and hunting together. We travelled together to South Georgia, Florida, and the metro Atlanta area over a 4 or 5 year time span. John was absolutely my best friend through high school and beyond. Several times we left Kentucky to go to Georgia and fish at the Sportsman Club. Together we caught a hundred...

You have been like a second family to me for as long as I can remember. I love you all and know that your positive spirits will get you through this difficult time. I'll always be there for you just as you have been there for me. I love you more than you know!

Dear Wilson Family,
It's been several weeks and it's still difficult to believe that John has preceeded us in life. He was a person of great character!! Even in high school, he was always willing to lend a hand to help someone or to stand up for what he believed was right or to ease tension with a joke. He loved life and lived it the fullest.

John was also instrumental in organizing our LMHS Class of 1984, 10th and 20th reunions. There were certain milestone years that were...

My fondest memory of John is seeing him sitting beside Denise in the hospital while she held a tiny, barely 5 lb. Dory, who was only days old. John was beaming, grinning from ear to ear, so proud he looked as if he could burst.

I see that smiling face living on in little Georgie and pray that the children can keep hold of the memory of how very much their Dad loved them.

My condolences to Denise, Dory, Georgie and all of John's family.