Jim Wilson

Jim Wilson, 88, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in Pryor, Oklahoma. He was born on December 12, 1924, at home in the Rocky Ford area, the son of Steve and Annie (Youngbird) Wilson. Jim married Pauletta Colter on February 9, 1946 in Mayes County. She preceded him in death on August 20, 1995. Jim worked in management for Georgia Pacific in Pryor, Oklahoma retiring in February of 1987. He was a member of the Pryor Odd Fellows Lodge and a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in Pryor. He enjoyed carving, fishing and reading. Jim was proud of his Indian heritage. He was past vice president of the Tri State Gospel Singers. He was an avid OSU Fan. Jim was a Godly man who loved his Lord, his family and his many friends. He will be greatly missed. Funeral Services for Jim will be held on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 2 p.m. in the First Free Will Baptist Church with Reverends, Thomas Ballard, Ray Gwartney and Glenn Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Graham Memorial Cemetery with Mike Helvie, Terry Gwartney, Kevin Dotson, Jim Bradley, James Hester and James Mote serving as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers are Jim Holder, Quinton Gwartney and Gerald Manley. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday evening at the funeral home. To leave a personal message to his family, please see his Book of Memories at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral & Cremation Service. He is survived by his daughters, Darla Lane of Broken Arrow and Patty and husband, Ralph Birkenfeld of Pryor, OK; five grandchildren, Cindy and Brian Stone, Jimmy Lane, Kristin and Kevin Speakman, Ryan and Karly Birkenfeld, Kyle and Ginger Birkenfeld; seven great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauletta Wilson; his parents, Steve and Annie Wilson; brother, Wesley Wilson, and two sisters, Mary Tucker and Betsy Wolfe.

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