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John Wilson Obituary
SHREVEPORT,LA. Celebration of life services for Mr. John H. Wilson, Jr., 68, will be 11 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2013 at Zion Baptist John H. Wilson, Sr. Center, 3038 Hollywood Ave., Bishop J. Gregory Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Northwest Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery, Keithville, La. Open visitation from 12 noon until 6 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilson entered into eternal rest on January 29, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He retired from General Electric.
He is survived by his wife, 2 sisters, 6 brothers, 5 daughters, 14 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Wilson
Joe Wills
February 4, 2013
God will take care of you. Remember weeping endureth for a night,but joy cometh in the morning.
Joe & Shirley Wills
February 3, 2013
With love and sincerity, we send our condolences to Jeanetta and John's family.
Aunt Eva Warmsley, Don & Jessie Brock.
GLORIA JEAN WILSON
February 2, 2013
SELDOM SEEN,BUT ALWAYS KNEW YOU WERE HERE. JOHN WILL STILL BE HERE IN OUR HEARTS AND MEMORIES BECAUSE WE LOVE HIM. GJ AND BRO DON
Fred Moore
February 1, 2013
God bless you with the comfort of all comfort during this time of sorrow. May His blessing be all of John's family and friend.
John and Sandra Gillyard
February 1, 2013
To the Wilson Family our prayers are with you in the time of your loss.
Delores Edwards
February 1, 2013
My prays are with the Wilson family.May the love of God guide you
Gloria Cummings Scott
February 1, 2013
Wilson family,
May the caring and sympathy of friends reflect God's love and kindness.
February 1, 2013
Jeanetta my prayers are extended to you and your family doing this sad time. May God continue to give you stength. Love Brenda Patterson and family
Brenda Patterson
February 1, 2013
Jeanetta my prayers are extended to you and your family. May God give you'll strength doing this sad time.
February 1, 2013
Jeanetta you and your family have my sympathy in the loss you your husband.Keep God as your co-pilot and he will direct your path.Love Lawanda Davis and family
MICHAEL MACKEY
February 1, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
ST. LUKE #1 BAPTIST CHURCH
February 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
February 1, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to John H. Wilson, Jr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for John. And to John it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Army. John, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to John's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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