John Barry Wilson

John Barry Wilson obituary, Phoenix, AZ

John Barry Wilson

John Wilson Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 13, 2026.
John Barry Wilson, born on November 14, 1956, of Phoenix AZ passed away on February 10th, 2026, after a five year valiant fight with cancer. He was truly a warrior. Some of his friends and family called him Barry, some called him John. The name didn't matter. He was loved and cherished by all that knew him no matter what he was called. John loved archery, he was Jr. United States Champion at age 11. He loved and excelled in dancing, and gardening. There wasn't anything he couldn't grow. His passion was computers and he was always willing to help out friends with computer or networking problems. His physical absence will be felt deeply by his loved ones, but his essence will be carried in our hearts forever. We will miss you more than you can imagine my love.

John is survived by his "best wife ever" Joni Wilson, his sister, Terry Lynn Wilson (John Murray) of Pinetop AZ and his beloved friend Lois Arnold of Phoenix AZ. John was preceded in death by his father, John Earl Wilson and his mother Jean Cameron Wilson of Phoenix AZ.

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