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James Wilson Obituary
James Leo Wilson, 84 was born February 21, 1934 in Port Arthur, Texas. He was the second son born to the late Archie Wilson, Sr. and Leola Johnson Wilson. On May 1, 2018 he departed this life to be with the Lord.
In 1967 he married Barbara Braggs. To this union four children were born. His family traveled with him as he was stationed in Germany, Fort Lewis, Washington, Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Riley, Kansas. Retired First Sergeant James L. Wilson proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He received an Honorable Discharge after serving 32 years.
James was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers; 4 sisters; son, David Wilson; and daughter, Renida Champ. Survivors left to cherish is memories are his loving and devoted wife, Barbara Wilson; sons, James L. Wilson, Jr. (Stacy), Steven A. Wilson, Sr. (Stephanie); daughters, Trinell Wilson, Cherry Hailey and Catherine Dargin; numerous grandchildren; special cousins, Minister Anna Taylor and Shirley Ford; a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation begins on Friday, May 25, 2018 from 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. with funeral service to be held at 11:30a.m. at Castle Ridge Mortuary. Interment at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
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Karen Braggs
May 24, 2018
Uncle Sarge, I pray for your peace and joy,for you are now with The Lord. I wanted to share the story of a memory I have from visiting with Uncle Sarge and my cousins when we were kids. Aunt Barbara and Uncle Sarge's house was always the first place we wanted to go when our family would go back to Port Arthur for weekends and such. This one visit Steven had to mow their yard and we begged him to let us try to help. Well we ended up not getting the mow lines straight and Uncle Sarge made him mow the whole yard again. I felt so bad for Steven, but as an adult I love to do yard work, and I make sure my mow lines are straight. He taught his children to take pride in the work and the life we are a part of. I pray that the Wilson family is comforted in this time and I know Uncle Sarges memory will live on through them. Love Karen Braggs
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