James Earl Wilson
James Earl Wilson
Graveside services for James Earl Wilson, 80, Buffalo, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 15, 2021 at Cureall Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Wilson passed away at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri.
He was the son of Dorothy and James T. Wilson, Jr. and was born on January 11, 1941, at Hocomo, Missouri. He graduated from Osage High School, Kansas City in 1959. Mr. Wilson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He loved hunting, fishing and anything outdoors and enjoyed spending time with family and cookouts. He was also a poet and was a member of the Christian County Moose Lodge 2396. Mr. Wilson attended Six Mile Baptist Church, Sibley, Missouri.
He is survived by one son, Kevin Wilson and wife, Joyce, Buffalo, Missouri; two grandchildren, Nicole Schroeder and husband, Ehren, Fair Grove, Missouri and Austin Price, Buffalo, Missouri; and two great-grandchildren, Evelyn Grace (Evie) Schroeder and Drake Easton Schroeder.
His Dad, James and Mother, Dorothy, preceded him in death.
Memorial contributions may be made to any charity of choice and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Linda Eades
November 11, 2021 @ 4:12 pm
Kevin and family. I’m so sorry about Jim. He was a long time good friend of ours and a good fishing buddy of James. I know James will welcome him through the gates of heaven and they can keep on fishing and swapping stories.
I will keep your family in my prayers.
LINDA
R.Jack Garrett
November 13, 2021 @ 4:50 pm
Jimmy and I were friends dating back to early days at what is now Howell Valley school. Although life took us different directions we regularly reminisced during his trips to the West Plains gun show, in fact, as recently as a couple weeks ago. He was especially proud of his trip with his son to Alaska. Around 1953 he and I were in an old rowboat which overturned in Noblett Lake and were rescued by JD. Collins. Jimmy had red hot candy in his shirt pocket which made it look like he was bloody and scared all badly. I regret his passing but know he was happy. R.Jack Garrett (judge retired) known to Jimmy as “Ronald Jack”
Tricia Wilson
November 15, 2021 @ 2:25 pm
Sorry to hear about Uncle Jim. Praying for you (Kevin) and the rest of the family.