Jesse Brooks "JB" Wilson Jr., age 80 of Diamond City, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Harrison, Arkansas.
The son of Jesse Brooks Wilson Sr. and Alma Wilson was born on November 19, 1936 in Lathrop, Missouri.
JB served his country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 340 in Diamond City. He enjoyed taking care of his dogs, fishing and gardening. He also loved spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Bill Wilson and Dean Wilson and 1 nephew, Brent Wilson.
JB is survived by his wife, Joyce Wilson of Diamond City; 1 daughter, Jeanette Wade of Diamond City; 1 son, George Redman of St. Joseph, Missouri; 2 grandchildren, Alyssa Kleven and Alison Kleven; 2 nephews, Lance Wilson of Gallatin, Missouri and Ronan Wilson of Kansas City, Missoui; 1 niece, Courtney Wilson of Kansas City, Missouri and many other family and friends who will mourn his passing.
Cremation arrangements are being handled by Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison. Online condolences may be left at
www.coffmanfh.com
.