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Joseph Wilson Obituary

Mr. Joseph Wea Sackor Wilson Sr. Sunrise: May 10, 1937 Sunset: June 26, 2025 "O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home." With deep sorrow, The Wilson Family and Families of the Tuoh Clan of Grand Kru County regret to announce the passing of their father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather, Mr. Joseph Wea Sackor Wilson Sr. on June 26th, 2025. He was 88 years old. He is predeceased by his wife, Rachel Diode Sebo Wilson, and his grandson Jehu Wilson. He is survived by his children Mr. Prince Wilson, Mr. Henri Wilson, Mr. James Wilson (Mrs. Cecelia Wilson), Mrs. Joan Wilson-Hunter (Mr. Cornelius Hunter), Mr. Joseph Wilson Jr.(Mrs. Maria Wilson), Ms. Janet Nyanti Sebo Wilson, Ms. Gertrude Wilson, Ms. Wynee Wilson, Mrs. Dwede Wilson Willie (Rev. P. Harvey Willie Jr.), Mr. Mack Kennedy Sr., (Nelesen Kennedy), Mr. Abraham Wilson, Mrs. Dwede Wilson Payne (Mr. George Payne), Ms. Josephine Shilling, Mrs. Jestina Wilson Dolo (Rev. Emmanuel Dolo) and Ms. Tardy Sebo. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by his family, including many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends in the United States, Liberia, and abroad. He was the youngest of six siblings, all of whom predeceased him. Funeral Arrangements are as follows: Saturday, July 19, 2025 The remains of our dear father will be removed from the McClam Funeral Home for A Celebration of Life. Faith Revival Temple Church 2 Elizabeth St. West Haven, CT 06516 Calling hours: 9am-10:30am Service: 10:30am

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Published by WFSB on Jul. 14, 2025.

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Faith Revival Temple Church

2 Elizabeth Street, West Haven, CT 06516

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10:30 a.m.

Faith Revival Temple Church

2 Elizabeth Street, West Haven, CT 06516

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McClam Funeral Home - New Haven

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