James B. Wilson, Sr.

WILSON, James B., Sr., age 87 passed away peacefully October 4, 2020 at the Dayton VA. He resided in Dayton for over 60 years.

He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, United Nation Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and a Purple Heart medal. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 31, 1954.

He has been a member of Bethesda Temple Apostolic Church since 1986.

He is preceded in death by his wife Shirley Wilson of 64 years, his parents and five siblings. He leaves to cherish precious memories, his son James B. Wilson, Jr. (Sandra); daughter, Elizabeth Wilson-Hicks (Jonathan); three grandchildren; two sisters and a host of great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

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