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Johnie Wilson Obituary
URBANA – Johnie Wilson of Urbana departed this life on Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, in the comfort of home surrounding by his loving family.
Johnie was born on July 21, 1941, to Francis and John Wilson in Greenwood, Miss. He moved to Champaign in 1952 and married Lela Mae Jones. To this union of 43 years, five children were born: Lee Valentino (Faith) Wilson of Champaign, Kim (Larry) Simmons of Champaign, Johnnie Wilson of Champaign, Chico (Tamara) Wilson of Urbana and Johnia Wilson of Urbana.
Johnie worked in Local 143 as a cement mason for over 40 years. He was a faithful deacon for over 50 plus years. He had developed the reputation as being a "Preacher's-Helper."
He was preceded in death by his son, Tom Wilson of Stockton, Calif.; his mother and father; two sisters and three brothers.
He leaves to mourn and cherish fond memories: his beloved wife, Lela and their children, Val, Kim, Chico, Johnnie and Johnia; daughters, Bernadine (Norman) Galloway of Indianapolis, Ind. and Angelannet Cason of Decatur; sons, John Ware of Danville and E.V. Davis, Jr. of Champaign; 25 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the New Generation Fellowship Church. Homegoing Celebration will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the New Generation Christian Fellowship Church with Pastor Larry Simmons, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana. Services entrusted to Hambrick and Son Funeral Home, Champaign.
Memories and Condolences
for Johnie Wilson
S. Brown
September 23, 2008
Mrs.Wilson And Family...I Would Like To Send My Condolences,Love And Prayers Too The Entire Family At Such An Trying Time....Mrs.Wilson you Have Always Been Such A Strong Beautiful Woman That Believes In Prayer,And I Hope God Will Continue To Make You As Strong As You Are Now And Have Always Been&Always...Love The Browns!
Overcast family
September 21, 2008
To the Wilson family, I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. My prayers goes out to the family. God Bless.
Beth O'Donnell
September 17, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss; you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will grant you strength and comfort in this time difficult time.
God Bless,
Diana Huett
September 17, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Erica Vassar
September 14, 2008
Kim and Family I am truly sorry for your loss. you are in my prayers.
Notoura Tinsley
September 14, 2008
Chico, Mrs. Lela & family,
May God be with you all in this time of need. I pray God will grant you strength and comfort.
Sherri L. Wilson
September 14, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
September 13, 2008
Lela,
Precious Lady, You are in our hearts and prayers. We love you!
Angel, the Professor & and the Princess
Sarah Turner
September 13, 2008
To the Wilson family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We feel your pain because we recently lost Monyeil (Meyell) a week prior to your lost. With the help of Lil Johnnie, he made it easier on us. May GOD be with all of us at this time.
Sarah, Mary Ann and family.
JOYCE DANIELS
September 12, 2008
ANGIE I LOVE YOU SIS! I 'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. REMEMBER GOD IS IN CONTROL AND WE WILL ALL LIVE IN PEACE AND JOY WITH OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN. I LOVE YOU ANGIE GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!
September 12, 2008
Ms. Lela,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. You are a wonderful lady, and truly blessed. GOD will continue to take care of you and your family.
Vanessa Tuell
September 12, 2008
To Wilson family, My Peace & blessing be with you all in this time of need. My God's blessing continue to shine on you.
Gidget Evans & Carolyn Long
September 12, 2008
Kim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My mom also wanted to express her condolences to your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
robert stauffer
September 12, 2008
Mrs. Lela, Johnnie and family, my heart goes out to you, I know it was a long struggle, you are in my prayers, and hope you will call me with any needs, love you and miss you. Robert Stauffer
Judy Grant
September 12, 2008
To the family of Deacon Johnie Wilson, what do you say for a man who has left a legacy? Who lived life so, that long after he is gone, you can see him through each o f his children, and that the fruit that he left on the vine is still multiplying. Deacon Wilson a strong warrior for Christ will be truly missed but will forever be remembered in our hearts and thoughts. Family, use the example he set for trusting God that no matter what comes in life, never quit, or give in to the dictates of life, but press on for the prize as he did so that you too may obtain your crown. To mother Wilson, I love you, you are such a strong woman of God full of virtue, love and power in the Holy Ghost. May God's loving arms wrap you up and hold you close in this time. I'm praying for you all, Love to each one of you. Judy Grant
Tiana Mitchell-Jones
September 12, 2008
We express our deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one. You all are in our prayers.
Pastor Ken & Elaine Young
September 12, 2008
Dear Lela & Family,
Elaine and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May God's comforting Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you.
champaign eagles
September 11, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
tami avila
September 11, 2008
Lela and family , I am so sorry to hear about your husbands passing . Lela my prayers and thoughts are with you . May God give you comfort and peace during your time of grieving . I will always remember his nice smile when he would come into Concord Cleaners he will be greatly missed. If you need anything you call me ok? Love ya, Tami Avila
Mack and Connie Hodges
September 11, 2008
Lela, We are so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May God bless you and keep you. With our deepest sympathy.
Steve & Carol Evans
September 11, 2008
To the Wilson family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deacon Johnie will be greatly missed. We are so glad we had the opportunity to worship and praise the LORD with him.
Robin Puckett
September 11, 2008
Mrs. Wilson, Chico and family
Sorry to hear about your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Remember that he will always be with you in your hearts. God Bless!!!!!!
carla fairman
September 11, 2008
MS LELA I was very sorry to hear about Johnnie may GOD bless you all the fairman familey please let billie or carla know if there is anything we can help with we will keep you in our prayers
charla green
September 11, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Johnnie Wilson. Its been a pleasure knowing him for several years and always found him to be a good and faithful friend. May God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
Minister Joyce Murray-Alim
September 11, 2008
Our prayers are with you in this time of your loss. Our families are united and always will be. We have a special place in our lives for the Wilson and Simmons family. Deacon will always be with us in our memories and in spirit. Rest easy Deacon.
Candice S
September 11, 2008
Please accept my condolences. I had the pleasure of knowing your family through Carle and I have never seen another family so devoted to each other. I know Johnie always boasted about his kids and was truley proud to have such a beautiful wife. He was always so nice even when he was feeling his worst. I hope you take comfort in knowing he touched many lives with his kindness.
Keyana Jackson
September 11, 2008
Mom, Chico, Johnnie and family I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I love you so much.
James and Sandra Kinney & Family
September 11, 2008
Wilson and Simmons Family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you during this time of sorrow. We will be praying for each and everyone of you.
God Bless
Denise(Johnny) Jones
September 11, 2008
Lela & Family,
We express our deepest sympathy in the lost of your loved one. You all are in our prayers. May God bless you and keep you strong.
Tami Spilmon
September 11, 2008
Momma Lela, the girl's and I were so sorry to hear about Johnie. You are in our thought's and prayers at this difficult time.
We love you so much
Tami, Haley & Marissa Spilmon
Iesha Johnson
September 11, 2008
Lela and children,
I'm sorry for your loss and I will pray for the family. You all are in my prayers.
Iesha, Susie and family
margaret smith-jihad & family
September 11, 2008
mama, lil johnie, chico, jonah,
words can not express the sadness within for the loss of big johnnie, who was like another father to me.All of you go back with me and my family since second grade and throughout all of these years we have never lost that. Mama I have always referred to you as mama because that is what you are to me, My prayers are with you that GOD will strenghten you day by day. Please remember that he does not place any more on us than we can bear. He is with our creator and that is a beautiful thing to know that his suffering is no longer and that now he has peace. To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD. I love you all!!!
Talisa Webber
September 11, 2008
My heart goes out to the Wilson Family. Mom, I love you and I'm here for you and your entire family. Sis. Simmons, you are in our prayers and we love you and Pastor so much. To Elder Wilson and Faith and the rest of the family we love you and you are constantly in our prayers. We want you all to know as part of the New Generation family that we love all of you and we are here to wrap our arms around you and help in any way that we can during this difficult time.
Love,
Karl and Talisa Webber
Sylvia C.
September 11, 2008
To the bereaved family of Johnie Wilson from the Missionary department of Center of Hope Church. With hope and prayer we know that all things work together for the good of them that love the Lord and that are the called according to HIS purpose. Deacon Wilson has been summoned by God. He has completed his work here on earth. We would like for you to know "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal" May the comfort of the Lord strengthen and keep you as Heaven shine upon you in this time of morning. God Bless you.
Missionary Dept.
Center of Hope Church
Sylvia C.-President
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