Joe Wilson

Joe A. Wilson, Jr., age 75, of Canton, Georgia, formerly of Stone Mountain, Georgia, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by family after a gallant fight with cancer.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Susan Deette Hicks Wilson; their son, Joe A. Wilson, III and his wife, Carling, and children, Zoe, Zechariah and Josiah all of Chattanooga, TN; two step-children, Renee Dalton and her son, Rusty Hickman of Loganville, GA, Reggie Hickman of Stone Mountain, GA and his son, Ryan Hickman and wife, Lexi of Oakwood, GA; four siblings, Doug Wilson and family of Calhoun, GA, Robert & Becky Wilson and family of Ellijay, GA; Gary & Marsha Wilson and family of Sugar Valley, GA, Rose Ann & Michael Leiner of Aspen, CO; aunt, Shirley Lamar of Crystal Springs, MS; cousin, Ray Lamar (deceased) and his wife, Patti Lamar and family of Crystal Springs, MS; brother-in-law, Charlie Frank Hicks, Jr. and family of Suches, GA; other relatives and a host of many friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Wilson and Helen Lamar Wilson; father-in-law, Charlie Frank Hicks; mother-in-law and her husband, Betty Moulder Hicks Hunt and Floyd Bennett Hunt; sister, Carol Wilson Whittington (Jerry) and family of Baton Rouge, LA; brother, Hal Wilson (Sandy) of Chapin, SC.
Joe was born on March 3, 1950, in Denver, Colorado and was a 1968 graduate of Avondale High School. He attended Georgia State University. He retired twice from Bellsouth serving 35 years as an Engineer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. In later years, he and Susan were caretakers for her parents and ran the family business, Ghost Hill Campground, Inc., in downtown Stone Mountain, GA. The business was in their family for 55 years until recently sold. Joe and Susan were devoted members of the Atlanta Worship Choir for 10 years at First Baptist Atlanta. Joe walked his faith daily and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and his church family.
The Service to Honor and Remember the Life of Joe Wilson will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at First Baptist Atlanta, 4400 North Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA 30338 (770-234-8300) with Pastor Matthew Slemp officiating and Daniel Spears, Friend sharing memories. Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. before the service. The family will greet friends at reception immediately following the service. A private family committal service will be held at Stone Mountain Cemetery with Pastor Tim Reid officiating. Flowers are accepted, but those desiring may make memorial contributions to Seed of the Sower Ministries, 4514 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., Ste. 276, Atlanta, GA 30338 or www.seedofthesower.com in memory of Joe A. Wilson, Jr.
Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, 3705 Hwy. 78 West, Snellville, GA 30039 (770-979-3200) has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Wilson.