MARSHALL – James E. Wilson, 82, of Marshall, IL passed away at 3:21 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. For many years he was employed at Jones Tool & Machine and he retired from NCI. Following his retirement he was employed by the Super Wash in Marshall for 16 years.
A service honoring his life is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Five Points Christian Church, with Bro. Mike Elliott officiating. Burial is in the Marshall Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Pearce Funeral Home and also one-hour prior to the service Thursday at the church.
Mr. Wilson was born Aug. 24, 1934, in rural Clark County, the son of Harvey and Marie Burkett Wilson. He married Susie Blum in 1968 at his parents’ home in Marshall, and she survives.
Also surviving are his children, Patty (Rick) Colclauser of Coal City, Jeff Wilson of Marshall, Jed (Cindy) Wilson of Seneca, Tina (Brenton) Gard of Martinsville and John (Lori Rhoads) Wilson of Martinsville; brothers, Rex Wilson of Martinsville, Dwight Wilson and Mike Wilson, both of Marshall and Robert Kramer of Minnesota; a sister, Lois Brosman of Marshall; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Wilson; a brother, Don Wilson; and sisters, Kay McMahon, Linda Arnold and Louise Hendrix. Mr. Wilson was a devoted member of the Five Points Christian Church, Antique Tractor Club and was a graduate of Marshall High School.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Five Points Christian Church.
Online condolences may be left at www.pearcefuneralservices.com.
