James P Wilson's Obituary
James P. Wilson, 78 years of Millstadt, IL, passed away on July 8, 2021 in Millstadt, IL. He was born August 1, 1942, in East St. Louis, IL. He married his wife of 60 years, Anna Allen, in April 8, 1961, she survives along with their dog, Riley.
James enjoyed fishing, drinking Budweiser and sitting on his patio. He was a foreman at Boeing and was known to be a patriotic Navy veteran who acted rough and tough but was actually a softie.
Surviving are Two Sisters, Carol (David) Petry, Joann (Bill) Fiedler; Two Brothers, Roger Wilson, Kerry (Jackye) Wilson; sister-in-laws, Laverne Wilson, Linda Wilson; two goddaughters, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces, and great great nephews, along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Conley (Louise Allen) Wilson; Two Brothers, Conley Wilson, Jr., Paul Wilson.
Visitation will be Monday, July 12, 2021, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt, IL, and Services will be held 10:00 AM, Tuesday July 13, 2021, at Leesman Funeral Home in Millstadt with Roger Reid officiating. Interment will follow in the Valhalla Gardens Of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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