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James Willson Obituary

James M. Willson, Jr. FLOYDADA-James M. Willson Jr. passed away April 9, 2016. Jimmy was born Nov. 30, 1921 in Hale Center, Texas, to J.M.. Willson, Sr. and Mavis Terry Willson. He completed secondary education at Floydada High School and college education in accounting at S.M.U. He served in the army in WWII and married Anne O'berry Newman in 1946. They were in the lumber and hardware business in Floydada until 1989. He served many public service jobs during his life including Methodist Lay Leader, city mayor as well as being a 50 year plus member of Boy Scouts, Rotary International and Lions Club among many other organizations. His first love was work on behalf of Freemasonry and its charities. Jimmy served as Grandmaster of Texas Masons as well as an officer in four national masonic organizations. Dad truly believed that ....no man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by five children: Mac Willson, Linda Noy and husband, Nick, Jane Traugott and husband, Joe, John and Terry. Graveside service with Masonic Rites will be 10 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the Floyd County Memorial Park in Floydada. Memorial Service will be 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Floydada with Ken Peterson and Tim Franks officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Arrangements are under the personal care of Moore-Rose Funeral Home in Floydada. Online condolences may be made at www.moore-rose.com.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on Apr. 13, 2016.

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Laura McCulley

June 11, 2016

To the family, especially John & Terry, I'm so sorry for your loss.

April 15, 2016

Hey Mac, my condolences. They were good men.

Jack Nichols

Jo Wester

April 14, 2016

Jimmy was a good friend to the Wester family. He and Ed graduated high school together. They are among the heroes of WWII and will be long remembered.

John Bost

April 13, 2016

Mac, your Dad always meant very much to me. My prayers are with you and the family.

Your friend, John Bost

Peggy Ledinski

April 13, 2016

Jimmy will be greatly missed. He was a strong leader and an inspiration to all that met him.

My Prayers and Sympathy are with the family.

Noel Coward

April 12, 2016

Every mans death diminishes me, this one more than most
May Flights of Angels take the to thy rest - Hamlet

My Deepest Symphony

Pamela Lockwood

April 11, 2016

Some of my favorite memories from high school were of being invited to the Willson's house for lunch. They were both always so kind to the strange girl who commuted to school and church. All the Willson's hold such a special place in my heart. Prayers for all of you.

Pam Lockwood

sue ward

April 11, 2016

I have known Jimmy all my life.And in all those years, when asked how are you Jimmy, his response was always, Blessed. I really liked that. He will be missed.

Frank Rockabrand

April 11, 2016

Deepest sympathy, he will be missed

Scoot Chance

April 11, 2016

Jimmy spent a lot of nights in our home. We traveled together and enjoyed his stories and had so many laughs and great conversations.
Loyd and Jimmy had a strong bound. We loved him and considered him family.

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