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He was born in Erie, PA on October 31, 1964, the son of the late Marlene (Hembold) Wilson-Waidley and George Wilson. He was a graduate of McDowell High School and the Motorcycle Institute. He devoted his entire career to Forest Park Honda and the team there became his second family.
John won numerous trophies as a motorcross competitor, including at High Point and the Blackwater 100. He was an avid golfer and skier, enjoyed watching supercross, and going to camp with his wife. A perfect night was simply sitting around the fire and listening to music with family that he loved so much. John enjoyed spending time with friends at the Cab, playing the Golden Tee and Pool. He loved his dogs, Wally and Nala, and his favorite barn friend, Doc, the donkey. John will always be remembered as a kind, beautiful soul.
He was best friends with his father in law, Richard Lee Minnich and enjoyed betting on NASCAR and also talking football over the phone. John loved his Dallas Cowboys.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, Robert Webster Waidley; and sister, Susan Elizabeth Wilson.
John is survived by his wife and loving family: his wife, Sarah (Minnich) Wilson, married on August 15, 2008; daughter, Hannah Gransbury (Cory); son, Taylor Wilson; grandchildren, Kira and Charlee Gransbury; sisters, Theresa Anderson (Edward) and Phyllis Wilson; brother, Richard Wilson (Bernadette); step-sisters, Rene Jantony (Frank) and Catherine Studley (Keith); and step-brother, Michael Bentan (Pilar).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the John Wilson Memorial Fund C/O Edder Family Funeral Home, LLC.
Friends may call on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 3:00 pm to the time of service of 6:00pm at the Edder Family Funeral Home, LLC, 309 Main St. E, Girard, Pennsylvania 16417.
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Jody Parks
June 11, 2025
My my sincere condolences for knox's family.. Had so many great memories with him!! Skiing, dirt/ street bike riding, golf, Good times ,he will be sadly missed. R.I.P. my friend
CHRISTOPHER DEMOREST
June 3, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Sarah and the rest of John's family. May he rest in peace.
Mr. BEAN and Family
Kathleen Budd Dorich
June 3, 2025
Knox, you are going to be missed by alot of people, Buzzie, Jojo. I remember you at the Budd house and Buzzies house and seeing you at the Cab. Many memories of you for years and years.
Roy roumfort
June 3, 2025
So sorry for ur loss he was a great man my condolences ... roy roumfort
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