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JOHN WILSON Obituary
John is survived by his one true love and wife of 50 years, Lou Wilson; children, Robert Wesley Wilson (Lori), Michael Wayne Wilson (Dene), Helen Suzanne Avery (Jamie), Charles Michael Wilson and Tina Aird Raycroft (Brad); grandchildren, Cody Wilson, Bailey Wilson, Lani Avery and Landon Avery; sister, Shelby Wilson King (Bob); cousin, Dana Ethridge, who was like a brother to John; numerous extended family; and dearest friends, Rosa and Harper Cole, and Judy and Wayne Cole.
A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral home. The family will receive friends following the service until 8 p.m. Interment will be private. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be donated to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN WILSON
The Barrington Family
September 5, 2022
Will always remember Bob Wilson. A wonderful guy, great friend, and fantastic husband and dad. Think of you often., and of the fun times we had at JCPenney.
September 20, 2016
Shelby, Chip and I are sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and his family at this most difficult time.
September 18, 2016
Lou and family,
So sorry to hear about Bobby. He was truly one of a kind, and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave and Helen Barrington
Valerie Strotman
September 13, 2016
Dear Lou , I am so sorry for your loss . I am truly sorry . I did not know your husband but I knew you and how sweet you are he had to be a special man . Thoughts and prayers to you and your family .
Linda Bell
September 12, 2016
Bobby will be missed by a great number of people , I will always remember the fun times our families had together. The stars are brighter with the addition of Bobby.
Wes Hawkins
September 11, 2016
A great man and an even better friend will be missed dearly for a long time to come. I pray for God's wisdom and strength to put this family on his shoulders and carry them through this difficult time. I know where you are and I have but one thing to say to you Bobby, I love you.
Carol Singletary
September 11, 2016
Dear Lou Shelby and all the family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. Gods peace sustain you.
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