Obituary of Jim Wilson
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Mr. James Clinton Jim Wilson, age 74, of Boone passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. Born May 28, 1944 in Watauga County, he was a son of the late James Frank and Wilma Jones Wilson. Jim was a Veteran of the US Air Force, having served during the Vietnam War. He was employed with NAPA Auto Parts for many years and was a member of Meat Camp Baptist Church. Jim enjoyed sports, especially NASCAR racing. He also enjoyed cooking and baking.
Jim is survived by one son, Troy Wilson of Florida, two granddaughters, Bryn and Taylir Wilson, one brother, George Wilson of Boone, one sister, Glenda Gray and husband Willie of Greensboro, and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a niece, Judi Wilson.
Memorial services for Mr. Jim Wilson will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 pm at Austin& Barnes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 pm until 2 pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, NE, Lenoir, NC 28645.
Online condolences may be shared with the Wilson family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Wilson family.