William John Wilson

March 12, 1933 - August 1, 2016

Mr. William John “W. J.” Wilson, age 83, of Douglas, passed away Monday morning, August 1, 2016, at Appling Healthcare System in Baxley, GA following a brief illness. Mr. Wilson was born March 12, 1933 to the late Richard Sampson Wilson and the late Leona Little Wilson. Mr. Wilson, a native of the Wilsonville community, was a retired truck driver for Pulliam Trucking of Greenwood, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by a son, Danny Wilson and a brother, Warnie Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a member of Franklin Holiness Baptist Church. Survivors include: 6 Children: Cynthia Purvis of Groveland, FL., Stanley Wilson of Gainesville, FL., Ricky (Jo Ann) Wilson of Nicholls, GA., Carrie Guess of Pearson, GA., Mike (Twyla) Wilson of Liberty, South Carolina and Donna McCurry of Broxton, GA., 1 Sister: Dot (Albert) McKinnon of Douglas, GA.; 2 Brothers: Melvin (Ganell) Wilson and Richard (Louise) Wilson both of Douglas, GA. 17 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren, and 6 Great Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Thursday morning, August 4, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Franklin Holiness Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Barnes officiating. The Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery in Ware County with Rev. R. J. Bennett conducting the committal services. Active Pallbearers were: Adam Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Anthony Wilson, Allen Wilson, Richey Wilson, Steven Wilson, Chris Wilson, Willie Wilson and Scotty Bush. Special Musical Selections, “Shake the Masters’ Hand”, was rendered by CD Music of the Cady Sisters, and “I’d Like to Talk It over with Him”, was presented by Synda Carver, Faye Adams, Brandon Musgrove, and Vanese Musgrove, with Bonnie Musgrove, at the Piano. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by Bonnie Musgrove, at the Piano. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.