Dorris "Junior" James Wilson
Dorris "Junior" James Wilson
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Junior Wilson was a beloved husband, dad, and grandfather. Junior was born in Henderson, KY to Dorris Wilson Sr. and Zenida Evalena (Walker) Wilson. He was 74 years old. He passed away in his sleep at Spearfish Canyon Hospice Care on October 30, 2025. Junior served in the US Air Force for 12 years. He enjoyed going out fishing, seeing old cars and crime shows.
Junior is survived by his wife, Debra Wilson, and his two grandsons, James and Justin Esquibel. He is preceded in death by his children, Monica and Rusty Wilson, both parents, and siblings, Butch, Maria, and Donna Gail.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery on November 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716.
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