Joseph Wilson Obituary

Joseph Wilson

Joseph M. Wilson, (61) of Athens, TX, was born in Port St. Joe, FL on August 18, 1960 to James and VeDora Wilson. He passed away on March 8, 2022. Joe always described his childhood upbringing as idyllic with many fun-filled days spent hunting, fishing, playing sports and attending church.

Joe graduated from Port St. Joe high school in 1978. As a result of his academic and athletic achievements, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He spent his time there as a collegiate boxer and earned a bachelor degree in engineering. He graduated in May 1982 and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Joe served his country as a combat engineer, deploying to Norway, Lebanon, Japan and Korea. After leaving the military, Joe spent his career as a medical device engineer, retiring in 2021.

In April 1979 Joe met his wife Aileen while she was attending Hood College. They married in June 1982 and together they welcomed into their family and raised two children, Kimberly and John.

As a young child, Joe accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. As an adult, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Joe deeply loved God and served Him throughout his life. He was so excited in February 2021 to enter into full-time ministry. His passion for setting captives free and helping others discover their spiritual birthright was the hallmark of his role as a prayer coach with Bride Ministries.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents James T. Wilson, Jr. and Jessie V. Clements Wilson. He is survived by his wife Aileen D. Wilson, children Kimberly A. Wilson, John C. (Nikki) Wilson; grandchildren Bruce Campen, Dana Campen, Keira Wilson, Blake Wilson. He also leaves behind his sisters Pamela (Fred) Boede, and Cynthia (Clyde) Summers, sister-in-law Elizabeth Williams (Michael Hering), nieces Niki (Thomas) Moore, Jessica (Kash) Shirvan, Grace Hering, nephew Caleb Hering; his cousins Steve Freeman, Cheryl Steen, Roy Clements, Mark Clements and several great nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank all the many intercessors who prayed for and supported Joe in his ministry. They also wish to thank the many individuals who cared for and prayed for Joe during his cancer journey.

Funeral services were held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Hannigan-Smith Funeral Home and Joe was laid to rest in Oaklawn Cemetery in Athens, TX. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to Bride Ministries International, PO BOX 565, Katy, TX 74492-565 or to Caring Hearts Hospice, 2115 W. Main St., Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 or to CASA, 1104 E. Tyler St., Athens, TX 75751.

"The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits." Daniel 11:32

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Published by Port St. Joe Star from Mar. 17 to Mar. 24, 2022.

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Niki

August 12, 2022

I miss you every day. But then, you never really left me.
I hope I make you proud, as I have poured my heart and soul into the work you led me to.
Every time I fall flat, I get up and try again, and keep trying - I refuse to give up.
I don't have to tell you how much I love you or how much you mean to me - you already know, you always have. That cold day they buried your physical being, was not goodbye, it's just for a little while.
I will see you on that beach again, and I look forward to all the talks we will have.
The words you said to me, "This is a gift." resonate in my mind daily. Every day is a gift, as you are a gift - you are a gift to all of us who love you and are waiting to be with you again, and to be in the presence of Almighty God with you, and our loved ones. What a glorious day that will be! Your life here, and your eternal life now, is cause for celebration, not mourning. For where you are, He has wiped away all tears and sadness. Until we are all together again, we here, will continue to walk the path, and avoid as many forks therein, as is possible.
I love you, sweet uncle. We all love you.

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