John H. Wilson Jr.

1935 - 2014

John H. Wilson Jr. obituary, 1935-2014

BORN

1935

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home

1148 East Plant Street

Winter Garden, Florida

John Wilson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 13, 2014.

John H. Wilson, Jr. age 78 of Ocoee, FL passed away on January 9, 2014. He was born in Lake Wales, FL on January 10, 1935. He graduated from Lake Wales High School in 1953 and received his BA from Rollins College in Criminal Justice in 1981. John retired as a Tech Sergeant after 20 years in the US Air Force, where he received the Bronze Star. He then retired from the Orange County Sheriff's Office as a Correctional Officer. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was married to Martha Elaine Worden for 22 years and was preceded in death by his second wife, Myra Faye Smith, who he was married to for 30 years. John is survived by his children: Tony (Rose) Wilson, Ritchie Wilson, Timothy (Mary) Wilson, Jerry (Suzanne) Wilson, Pat (Jerry) Romine, Cheryl (Larry) Pressler, and Randy Walden; his sister, Marabell (Bob) Lemon and by his thirteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 6 - 8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be 1 PM Wednesday, Jan 15 at West Orlando Baptist Church. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, FL. Memorials can be made in memory of Mr. Wilson to West Orlando Baptist Church, Ocoee, FL.

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January 15, 2014

Linda , Mike Feeney

I had the honor and pleasure of working with John and Faye, two greatly dedicated and loving people. May God embrace you in his loving arms and give you peace. May your family forever more carry you in their hearts.

January 15, 2014

Cesar Nicole

It was an honor and pleasure to have known and worked with you at the Old Main Jail. My sincere condolences to all family and friends. May they find comfort in the arms of our savior and in the fond memories of John. RIP John. Hasta la vista old friend.

January 14, 2014

Sandra Susan Allen

May you rest in peace John. To the family and friends may God comfort you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Susan Allen (retired O.C.C.D)

January 14, 2014

Bruce Dyer

Praying for your family today.

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Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home

1148 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Jan

15

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

West Orlando Baptist Church

FL

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15

Interment

Woodlawn Memorial Park

Gotha, FL

Funeral services provided by:

Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home

1148 East Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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