James Tyler Wilson died on January 24, 2024 in Charlottesville, VA. Born on August 15, 1950 in
Galveston, TX, Tyler was the son of the late James Hoge Tyler Wilson and Margaret "Bambe" Guinard Allen Wilson.
Tyler grew up at the family home 'Tantivy' in
Warrenton, Virginia. While a student at Highland School, he was both a top student and athlete. A graceful tennis player, Tyler also enjoyed playing little league baseball and had the highest batting average in Fauquier County. He attended Episcopal High School in
Alexandria, Virginia, where he played varsity football. Tyler graduated from Fauquier High School in Warrenton. He then studied at the University of Virginia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History.
He was a resident of The Heritage Inn Assisted Living in Charlottesville, Virginia. Members of the staff commented that "Everyone loved Tyler, as he was so nice and polite to everyone." Tyler was a kind, gentle person, and a real sweetheart. He truly loved his family and friends.
Tyler is survived by his sister Eileen Allen Wilson of
Warrenton, Virginia, and his brother Allen Morgan Wilson of
Rixeyville, Virginia. He was the great-grandson of James Hoge Tyler, Governor of Virginia from 1898 to 1902.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Tyler's memory to Little Fork Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 367, Rixeyville, VA 22737. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Moser Funeral Home in Warrenton.