James L. Wilson, Sr.

Published 3:57 pm Friday, May 18, 2018

James L. Wilson Sr., 84, of Port Arthur, TX went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. He was born on February 21, 1934 in Port Arthur, TX. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church until he moved to San Antonio, TX, where he attended NW Hills United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 25, 2018 at Castle Ridge Mortuary, 8008 Military Drive West, San Antonio, TX 78227. Burial will follow with full military honors at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, 78209.

Retired First Sargent James L. Wilson, Sr. proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge after 32 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Wilson and Leola Johnson Wilson; two brothers, four sisters; son, David Wilson; daughter, Renida Champ.

Survivors left to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife; Barbara Wilson; Sons, James L. Wilson Jr. (Stacy); Steven A. Wilson Sr. (Stephanie); Daughters, Trinell Wilson, Cherry Hailey and Catherine Dargin; Special cousins, Shirley Ford and Minister Anna Taylor; grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.