John Douglas Wilson

JOHN DOUGLAS WILSON, 68, of Jacksonville peacefully passed away on Oct. 21, 2017. He was born April 15, 1949 in Zanesville, Ohio, to David W. Wilson and Virginia H. Wilson. He was preceded in death by both parents, his sister Sharon D. and brother David R. Wilson. John was a patriot who served 20 years in the United States Army. He retired in 1990 as E7, having served in Vietnam with the 101 Airborne. He also retired after 20 plus years of service from USP & FO, Camp Robinson where he was a purchasing agent for the Arkansas Army National Guard. In life John enjoyed traveling, fishing, old westerns, Ohio State sports and time with family. He loved kids and the elderly. At Christmas he portrayed Santa and visited hospitals, nursing facilities and group parties. Carrying him in their hearts always are Glenda J. (Scott) Wilson, his daughter, Lori D. Wilson, son Curt D. and Kathleen A. Wilson and five grandsons, Darren, Jarod, Logan, Cato and Brandon all of Jacksonville. John will be interred with military honors at a private cemetery at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136. Online guestbook: www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.