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James Wilson Obituary
The family of James L. Wilson would like to invite you to attend a memorial celebration at the Fraternal Order of Police, located at 4120 Cutler NE in Albuquerque on Saturday, March 31st at 3:00 pm. Jim passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 after a distinguished life of service to the State of New Mexico as a State Police Officer, Special Agent, Chief Special Agent for the Insurance Fraud Bureau and as the Executive Director of the Organized Crime Commission with the Attorney General's Office. After his retirement from the State, Jim ran his own operations as a polygraph examiner providing detailed services on numerous investigations. Jim also served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife of 40 years,
Linda; his brother, Edward and his family; four children, Dena, Kristina, Jim and Kim; daughter-in-law, Francesca; son-in-law, Clyde; eight grandchildren, Ruby, Andrew, Jonathan, Taylor, Sloan, Kellen and Logan; grand-son-in-law Nick; two great-grandchildren, Kimber and Fernando; and one great-great-grandchild, Josiah.
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April 2, 2018
What a wonderful colleague Jim was when we worked together in the AG's office. I learned a great deal from him, and for many years ran into him frequently as he pursued his polygraph career. My sincere condolences to his family.
Cheri Brett Kelley
March 30, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the entire Wilson family and also to his many friends and former colleagues. Respectfully,
Gracie Sue Larner Nix, Brett and Bradd Kelley and families.
Jim Larson
March 29, 2018
Jim's catching smile, insouciant humor, intellect, and insight, coupled with his raucous laughter, was a never a dull moment kind of guy who was great to work with. I learned a great deal from my years of association with him from his investigative prowess to his profuse writing skills. His perceptiveness and sharp wit always resulted in much laughter and enjoyment even when engaged in often solemn investigations. He leaves an unrivaled legacy in his law enforcement career and will be truly be missed.
Jose and Esperanza
March 29, 2018
Duty, decency, reliability, honor, dignity, respect: These are all the qualities that, Jim Wilson, held in a high esteem, but practiced everyday during his time here on earth. Its difficult to imagine Jim not being around and we are unsure how we will cope. Jim, you were a soul that brought joy and fullfilment to many and who's legacy will live forever. Our condolences to his dearest, his family. Love and blessings to you all!
Ray Denison
March 28, 2018
Jim was a great friend, boss and mentor. His intellect and quick wit were legendary to his friends who were often the point of his humor, as DH and DF will always remember. There will never be another that could move in New Mexico political circles as he did with such an irreverent style of humor that no one else could ever get away with or even dare to try. He leaves special shoes that no one will fill, he will be missed by many. Good bye my friend, may peace be upon you and your family.
March 26, 2018
Jim Wilson was a giant in the NM polygraph profession and a leader. All of his polygraph family will miss his good will and knowledge. Thank you Jim from us all. Jim Gallagher President NMSFP
Lisa Trabaudo
March 25, 2018
Very saddened to hear of this loss. He was such a good man. I learned a great deal from him. My thoughts are prayers are with his family.
Pete DiVasto
March 25, 2018
One cannot contemplate having known Jim without breaking into a grin, remembering what a great person he was. We are diminished by his passing.
Dr Pete DiVasto
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