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James Ernest "Ernie" Wilson

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WILSON , James Ernest "Ernie" On October 29, 2011, James Ernest "Ernie" Wilson , 70, died at Hospice House. He was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and for twenty six years worked as an Advance Manufacturing Engineer with General Electric in the Pennsylvania and Maryland areas. In 2008, he retired from Drive Automotive in Greenville, South Carolina before moving to Savannah. His son, James F. Wilson preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Carol J. Wilson of Savannah; daughter, Robin L. Gentile (Matt) of Pennsylvania; step-daughter, Lois Pezzi (Cyrus Greenspon) of New York, New York; step-son, John Pezzi (Eileen) of New York, New York; grandchildren, Ashleigh, Kathryn and Matthew Gentile of Pennsylvania, Lily Jane Greenspon of New York, New York, and Alex and Brian Pezzi of New York, New York; sisters, Cynthia Luther of South Carolina, Pam Barrow of Savannah, Karen Medicus of Austin, Texas; brothers, Jimmy Wilson and Frank Wilson, both of Savannah, and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 6 to 8 PM at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. Funeral Service: 11 AM, Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors. Burial will take place at Philadelphia Memorial Park Cemetery in Chester County Pennsylvania at a date to be determined. Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416 or Schenectady City Mission, PO Box 760, Schenectady, NY 12301. Please sign our guest book online at www.foxandweeks.com

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Oct. 31, 2011.

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Linda Fortin

November 3, 2011

Dear Carol and family, I was so glad to talk and visit with Jim and you a month ago in New York. You just never know when it's your time. I am glad you had those years together. We always thought he was a great guy. My sincere condolences. Love Bob and Linda Fortin

rebecca mercier

November 2, 2011

pam & family, i am so terribly sorry to hear about your loss. please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers & I am but a phone call away. much love, Rebecca aka your favorite sister in law

November 1, 2011

Dear Carol & family. I am so glad I got to see Ernie at the 2009 class reunion in Pa. Ernie & I were in the same class at DHS & graduated together in 1960. I was also his e-mail buddy for the last couple of years. After graduation we lost contact with each other, so it was really special to see him again & be buddies once more.

Carol Bretherick (Smilowski) Palmetto, Fl.

November 1, 2011

Dear Carol and Family, I too graduated with Ernie. He was always so fun loving and caring. It was good to see him and meet you at the reunion. I know the Lord will give you the strength you need at this most difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family. Erva (Mackinson) Mitchell

Carole(Chi Chi) Devine

October 31, 2011

Dear Carol and Family, I graduated with Ernie and we were good friends. He was a great guy and I'm so grateful to have seen him at the Reunion. God Bless You and your family. Chi Chi (Carole Varleta) Devine

Cathy Justis

October 31, 2011

Dear Carol, Ernie and I went to school and graduated, we grew up in Darby/Colwyn. He was a great friend to me all these years. He encouraged me when my husband was so sick and also when he died in July. He will be missed by all those who knew him. We did meet at the last HS reunion in Phila. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Cathy Justis Florida

Connie Jones

October 30, 2011

Carol, we have never met, but Ernie & I grew up together when his mother married my oldest brother Fred. I have so many fond memories of Ernie and my husband & I send are condolences to & the rest of the family. If you want to get in touch we are on facebook together, just drop me a line when you are feeling better.
Larry & Connie Jones

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