Funeral Services for James Lee Wilson, 83, are set for 2:00 pm Saturday at McPeters Funeral Directors with Ricky Fields officiating. Burial will follow in Valley of the Dogwood.
James Lee Wilson died August 5, 2020 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born August 4, 1937 in Jackson Tennessee to the late Hewitt and Maudie Mae Cobb Wilson. He graduated from Jackson High School before joining to serve his country in the Army National Guard from 1957-1965. He was a retired rail road engineer working many years for Illinois Central, Corinth and Counce Railroad. He enjoyed duck and deer hunting and being outdoors as well as traveling out west.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years Patsy James Wilson, son Crest Wilson (Cheryl), daughter Lee Holder; brother George Wilson; grandchildren, Jennifer Holder, Julian Wilson, Georgia Holder, Grace Holder and Crista Wilson; great grandchild Carter Reid Henry; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bobby Wilson and sister, Annie Breeden.
Family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 pm until service time all at McPeters with social distance guide line in place.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcpetersfuneraldirectors.com for the Wilson Family.
