James Wilson

James Woodrow Wilson, 95, passed away at his Jackson home on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 He was born June 26, 1916 in Burfordville, MO to Frank Harvey and Bessie Myrtle Hutson Wilson . He and Glenda C. Estes were married December 24, 1931. To this union were born two childfen, Karen W. Dodson and James B. Wilson. From 1943 to 1946 Jim served in the Army durring World War II. He was a veteran of the South Pacific receiving a bronze star for his service. After the war Jim returned to Cape Girardeau and with his wife Glenda he established Jim Wilson Co. a wholesale auto parts and tire business. Soon after his brother Jack joined the company. He also founded the Homestead Farm Stores of MO, KY, IL, TN and AR. Jim was an excellent businessman. On Dec. 31, 1971 He and Rosie Cash Hindman were married After retirement he lived in KY, TN and FL before moving back to Jackson permently in 2008. Jim was an avid fisherman at KY Lake and Florida waters. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting. His favorite passtime was a game of golf with his friends. Jim had such a zest for life and never met a stranger. He always had the gift to make people laugh and loved telling a good joke. He was a member of Cape County Cowboy Church . Survivors include: His wife of 40 years Rosie Wilson A son James Bradley (Nancy) Wilson A daughter Dr. Karen W (Maury) Dodson A step Son Kim Hindman A sister Katie Wilson Schwab 7 Grand Children Tracey D. (Kent) Buchanan, Dr. James M. (Mary Ann) Dodson, Anne C. Wilson, Mary W. (J. Stephen) Pautler, Dr. James B. (Nicole) Wilson, Jr., Chet (Erica) Hindman, Jake (Trina) Hindman 16 Great Grand Children Ben (Amy) Buchanan, Brent Buchanan, Hannah Dodson, Madison Phillips, Charles B. Phillips, Madeline Pautler, Caitlin Pautler, Sophia Pautler, John (Jack) W. Pautler, Brooke Wilson, Ashton Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Grant Hindman, Morgan Hindman, Hailey Hindman, Lacey Hindman, Pallbearer - James Bradley Wilson Pallbearer - Maury Dodson Pallbearer - Kim Hindman Pallbearer - Dr. James B Wilson, Jr. Pallbearer - Dr. James M. Dodson Pallbearer - Chet Hindman Pallbearer - Jake Hindman He was preceded in death by His parents and his brothers John, Jack and Kirk Wilson and a grand child Mary Elizabeth Dodson and a great grandchild Jed Hindman. Friends may call 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 09, 2011 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with Rev's David Schaffner and Jim Matthews officiating. Burial will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, MO. With full militery honors by Missouri Honors Team. Memorial contributions may be given to Ronald McDonald House or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital501 St. Jude PlaceMemphis, TN 38105.

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James Wilson

July 6, 2011