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James H. "Jim" Wilson
James H. “Jim” Wilson, age 84, of Greenville, Ohio, and spent winters
in Okeechobee, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 19,
2016 at his residence in Florida. He was born on June 13, 1931 in
Darke County, Ohio, to the late Damon & Helen (Halderman) Wilson.
He is survived by his son, Dennis Wilson of Greenville; daughter, Lynne
Wilson of Greenville; grandson, Michael (Heather) Wilson; great
grandchildren, Preston, Parker and Peyton all of St. Mary’s, Ohio;
granddaughter, Kristy (Jo) Leininger of Beavercreek, Ohio.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor
“Ellie” Wilson; son, Michael L. Wilson; and brother, Thomas Wilson.
Jim was the owner and operator of Peoples Livestock and Wilson Brothers
Livestock market in Greenville along with being a farmer his entire
life. He was a member of the United States Navy serving in the
Korean War on the U.S.S Taluga. He was a lifetime member of the
Greenville Veterans club and an avid fisherman in Canada and
Florida. Jim was inducted into the NTPA Hall of Fame in 2015 and
loved spending time with his family.
There will be a graveside service held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at
1:00 PM at Greenville Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio, with Pastor Terry
Haworth officiating. The Greenville Veterans Honor Guard will be
conducting a Graveside Military Service. Arrangements are under
the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
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