Purple Heart Recipient with Culsters,
SGT - Sergeant,
United States Army,
Vietnam War,
Veteran,
James Dorman "Jim" Wilson, 51 years 2 months and 11 days of age, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1997 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky following a long illness.
Jim was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on Sunday, September 22nd, 1946, son of Sarah Ellen Faulkner Wilson and the late Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Masonic Lodge and had been a partner in a plumbing company (S&W Plumbing) in Somerset, Kentucky. Jim was a United States Army veteran having held the rank of Sergeant, and a recipient of the Purple Heart with Culsters and many other medals. He was also a Boxer in the Army where he became very well known.
Jim was survived by his mother, Sarah Faulkner Wilson; two daughters, Kim Wilson (and husband, Richard) Marcum and Christina Wilson; one son, James M. Wilson Jr. (and wife, Peggy); his wife, Dora E. Davis Wilson, whom he married on July 5th, 1994; two step-children, Hubert Carpenter Jr. and Carl Carpenter; six grand-children; his father-in-law, Howard Davis and his mother-in-law, Edna Davis; two brothers, Reuben Wilson and Clifton Wilson Jr.; a former wife, Mary Goins Wilson; several uncles and aunts; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr., who departed this life on February 27th, 1992.
James died of an illness related to malaria that he contacted while in Vietnam after having to stand waste deep in stagnant water for three days while hiding from enemy forces.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 6th, 1997 in the Chapel of the Croley Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Huddleston offciating.
Graveside services were conducted by the Kentucky National Guard with burial in the Faulkner Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
Obituary information curtesy of the family. Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
SGT - Sergeant,
United States Army,
Vietnam War,
Veteran,
James Dorman "Jim" Wilson, 51 years 2 months and 11 days of age, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1997 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky following a long illness.
Jim was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on Sunday, September 22nd, 1946, son of Sarah Ellen Faulkner Wilson and the late Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Masonic Lodge and had been a partner in a plumbing company (S&W Plumbing) in Somerset, Kentucky. Jim was a United States Army veteran having held the rank of Sergeant, and a recipient of the Purple Heart with Culsters and many other medals. He was also a Boxer in the Army where he became very well known.
Jim was survived by his mother, Sarah Faulkner Wilson; two daughters, Kim Wilson (and husband, Richard) Marcum and Christina Wilson; one son, James M. Wilson Jr. (and wife, Peggy); his wife, Dora E. Davis Wilson, whom he married on July 5th, 1994; two step-children, Hubert Carpenter Jr. and Carl Carpenter; six grand-children; his father-in-law, Howard Davis and his mother-in-law, Edna Davis; two brothers, Reuben Wilson and Clifton Wilson Jr.; a former wife, Mary Goins Wilson; several uncles and aunts; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr., who departed this life on February 27th, 1992.
James died of an illness related to malaria that he contacted while in Vietnam after having to stand waste deep in stagnant water for three days while hiding from enemy forces.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 6th, 1997 in the Chapel of the Croley Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Huddleston offciating.
Graveside services were conducted by the Kentucky National Guard with burial in the Faulkner Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
Obituary information curtesy of the family. Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
Purple Heart Recipient with Culsters,
SGT - Sergeant,
United States Army,
Vietnam War,
Veteran,
James Dorman "Jim" Wilson, 51 years 2 months and 11 days of age, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1997 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky following a long illness.
Jim was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on Sunday, September 22nd, 1946, son of Sarah Ellen Faulkner Wilson and the late Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Masonic Lodge and had been a partner in a plumbing company (S&W Plumbing) in Somerset, Kentucky. Jim was a United States Army veteran having held the rank of Sergeant, and a recipient of the Purple Heart with Culsters and many other medals. He was also a Boxer in the Army where he became very well known.
Jim was survived by his mother, Sarah Faulkner Wilson; two daughters, Kim Wilson (and husband, Richard) Marcum and Christina Wilson; one son, James M. Wilson Jr. (and wife, Peggy); his wife, Dora E. Davis Wilson, whom he married on July 5th, 1994; two step-children, Hubert Carpenter Jr. and Carl Carpenter; six grand-children; his father-in-law, Howard Davis and his mother-in-law, Edna Davis; two brothers, Reuben Wilson and Clifton Wilson Jr.; a former wife, Mary Goins Wilson; several uncles and aunts; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr., who departed this life on February 27th, 1992.
James died of an illness related to malaria that he contacted while in Vietnam after having to stand waste deep in stagnant water for three days while hiding from enemy forces.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 6th, 1997 in the Chapel of the Croley Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Huddleston offciating.
Graveside services were conducted by the Kentucky National Guard with burial in the Faulkner Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
Obituary information curtesy of the family. Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
SGT - Sergeant,
United States Army,
Vietnam War,
Veteran,
James Dorman "Jim" Wilson, 51 years 2 months and 11 days of age, of Williamsburg, Kentucky, departed this life on Wednesday, December 3rd, 1997 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky following a long illness.
Jim was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on Sunday, September 22nd, 1946, son of Sarah Ellen Faulkner Wilson and the late Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr. He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Masonic Lodge and had been a partner in a plumbing company (S&W Plumbing) in Somerset, Kentucky. Jim was a United States Army veteran having held the rank of Sergeant, and a recipient of the Purple Heart with Culsters and many other medals. He was also a Boxer in the Army where he became very well known.
Jim was survived by his mother, Sarah Faulkner Wilson; two daughters, Kim Wilson (and husband, Richard) Marcum and Christina Wilson; one son, James M. Wilson Jr. (and wife, Peggy); his wife, Dora E. Davis Wilson, whom he married on July 5th, 1994; two step-children, Hubert Carpenter Jr. and Carl Carpenter; six grand-children; his father-in-law, Howard Davis and his mother-in-law, Edna Davis; two brothers, Reuben Wilson and Clifton Wilson Jr.; a former wife, Mary Goins Wilson; several uncles and aunts; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Clifton Wilson Sr., who departed this life on February 27th, 1992.
James died of an illness related to malaria that he contacted while in Vietnam after having to stand waste deep in stagnant water for three days while hiding from enemy forces.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 6th, 1997 in the Chapel of the Croley Funeral Home with Rev. Lowell Huddleston offciating.
Graveside services were conducted by the Kentucky National Guard with burial in the Faulkner Cemetery in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF JIM,
What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed
It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.
Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.
Obituary information curtesy of the family. Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.
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Gone But Not Forgotten
