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John Wilson Obituary

WILSON, John Costella, 85, of Cumberland, VA, died in Richmond, VA on November 18, 2023. John was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Burford Wilson and is survived by his daughter, Sonia Thierry and son, Timothy Wilson; granddaughters, Shari Wilson and Joyia Thierry.

Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull St., where family will receive friends on Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, 1501 Decatur St. at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Dr. Dwight C. Jones, Senior Pastor. Interment Maury Cemetery.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 22 to Nov. 25, 2023.

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Rita Ward

November 29, 2023

Soo sorry to hear of the passing of my buddy. May his soul rest in eternal piece.

Florence Taylor

November 28, 2023

Tim and family please know we extend our deepest sympathy to you.
McCoy & Florence Taylor

Larry Clark

November 27, 2023

Tim,
Condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrow. Find peace in knowing that your Father is with God.

Ernestine Hamilton

November 27, 2023

Sonia and family. I´m so sorry for your loss. Wishing you all the strength when the days are long and the cherished comfort of memories

Howvard D. Brooks

November 27, 2023

Sonia and Timothy: Deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. May you feel God's presence as you move through this time. He is now at peace with our Father in Heaven.

Robert Jones

November 27, 2023

To Tim and family my heart felt prayers and condolences in the passing of your father. May God be with you.
Robert Jones

Evelyn Giebel

November 27, 2023

My sincere condolences to the family of John Wilson.

Margrett Owens

November 26, 2023

Tim & Family my Deepest Condolences are extended to you during this difficult time. May God grant you his Peace that surpasses all understanding .

Rev. Deborah Morgan Petty

November 26, 2023

So deeply sorry for the loss of your Father cousins Tim and Sonia. My prayers are with you and the family during this difficult transition. May God give you the strength and peace to move forward.

Jackie Fountain

November 26, 2023

My condolences to Sonia and the family. May your many happy memories give you comfort during this time.

Monique Trent

November 25, 2023

Prayers of comfort to the family. Our deepest condolences on the passing of your loved one.
Love Always, Monique Trent and Family

Jerry Anthony

November 25, 2023

My prayers go out to the family during this time of loss of their loving father and so much more. Know that your loving God and Jesus the christ is with you all. Amen

Cornelia Owens Goode

November 25, 2023

To the family of the Mr. John Wilson,
Sending our deep condolences and may the love of family and friends help to comfort you during this time.
Prayerfully,
Edward and Cornelia Goode

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

November 25, 2023

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Barbara Carter

November 23, 2023

I would like to send my condolences to the family of Mr. Costella Wilson.

Virginia Jones Davua

November 23, 2023

My deepest sympathy
Virginia Jones Davis

Rosalind Lacy

November 22, 2023

My condolences to u n your family Sonia just remember God is always there keeping u at perfect peace
Rosalind Lacy

Denise Bell

November 22, 2023

I´m so sorry for your loss. I ask for the peace of God to be with your family.

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26

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mimms Funeral Home

1827 Hull St, VA

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28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

First Baptist Church

1501 Decatur St, VA

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