James Terry Wilson

James Terry Wilson obituary

James Terry Wilson

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James Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home - Main Chapel on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Mr. James Terry Wilson, age 72, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his residence. He was born to the late James Riley & Joyce Collins Wilson on November 08, 1952 in Gainesville, Georgia.

A funeral service will be held in the Chapel at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Reverend Kenneth Cannon will officiate the service. The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wayne Wilson.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan Wilson (Gainesville); sons, James Kevin Wilson (Gainesville), Christopher Brian Wilson (Gainesville); sister, Vickie Taylor (Gainesville); 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.

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2:00 p.m.

Memorial Park Funeral Homes

2030 Memorial Park Dr, Gainesville, GA 30504

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