Delores James Wilson

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high shall abide in the shadow of the almighty.

– Psalm 91:1

A time to be born/A time to depart for eternal rest

Delores James Wilson was born Dec. 23, 1934, in Inverness, Florida, to Robert and Irene James.

She departed this life, on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, at Avante, at Inverness.

Preceded in death

Delores was preceded in death by her father, Robert E. James; mother: Irene James; first husband: A.G. Gibbs, Jr.; second husband, L.C. Wilson; brothers, Clarence E. James and Andrew L. James; son, GySgt. Lawrence E. Gibbs.

A time to live and work

Delores attended Booker T. Washington High School and graduated Co-Salutatorian. She was employed by Dr. Merrill Osterhout for many years. She later retired from Bank of America. Some of her accomplishments were BTW Class president, secretary of Inverness Little League baseball, taught many young people music lessons, election poll worker and served as City Councilwoman to complete her husband term.

In retrospect

Delores James Wilson started playing the piano at the age of 13. She was the musician for both Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and St. James A.M.E. Church. She served faithfully for many years dedicating her life to praising and serving our Lord and Savior. She was converted in her early years at Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church but later joined St. James A.M.E. Church where she served in many positions. She was local and area YPD directors, steward, trustee, Lay president, Superintendent and teacher of Sunday School, and offices at the Orlando District Conference level.

A time to mourn

Delores leave to cherish her memories son, A. G. "Ricky" Gibbs III, (Monica) and Yvonne Gibbs, (Tyrone); 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grands; 2 great-great-grands; sister, Barbara Jackson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends.

Flowers: May be received on Friday, Aug. 22, at The J.T. Campbell Funeral Home, 210 W Jefferson St., Brooksville ,from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Viewing: Will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 1-3 p.m., at The St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, 204 N Apopka Ave., Inverness.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, 3 p.m., St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church, 204 N Apopka Ave., Inverness.

Words of Comfort: Rev James Franklin

Final Resting Place: Pine Hill Cemetery, 500 S Line Ave., Inverness.

Professional services entrusted to

J.T. Campbell Funeral Home and Cremation Services Macedonia Chapel, 210 W Jefferson St., Brooksville. 352-587-8080. "When You Need Us Most."