John E. Wilson, 55, of Nottingham, PA, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born December 8, 1957 in Havre de Grace, MD, John was the son of Zella Katherine Wilson and the late Billy Lee Wilson. He grew up in Aberdeen, MD and was a graduate of AberdeenContinue Reading
John E. Wilson, 55, of Nottingham, PA, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born December 8, 1957 in Havre de Grace, MD, John was the son of Zella Katherine Wilson and the late Billy Lee Wilson. He grew up in Aberdeen, MD and was a graduate of Aberdeen High School, class of 1975. While in school, John lettered in soccer, wrestling, and baseball. Working as an aerospace technician, John dedicated 30+ years to Cytec Industries in Havre de Grace, MD. John enjoyed going to yard sales, bowling, watching the Baltimore Orioles, New Orleans Saints, and NASCAR; with his favorite driver being Kyle Petty. However, John’s greatest joy in life was spending time with his wonderful family.
John is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Marie (Stewart) Wilson; daughter, Kati Wilson of Perryville, MD; sons, Donnie and Andrew Pierce, both of Nottingham, PA; mother, Zella Wilson of Perryville, MD; brother, Buddy Wilson of Conowingo, MD; sister, Tammy Wheeler of Perryville, MD; nephew, Craig Lindecamp of Perryville, MD; and two nieces, Kelly Dawson of Abingdon, MD and Kasey Flor of Greenville, SC. John was preceded in death by his father, Billy Wilson.
A visitation will be held from 6-8pm Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911. A service honoring John’s life will be held at 11am Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the funeral home where family and friends may visit beginning at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to the Helen Graham Cancer Center and sent to the funeral home.
Robin Smith
left a message on August 19, 2013:
Marie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Robin Smith
Mark Mathis
left a message on August 18, 2013:
Marie- my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm glad u had the opportunity to haves Bud with him in Charlotte.
Janet (Pritt) Farmer
left a message on August 18, 2013:
So sad to hear about Johnny and sorry for his family & friends who knew & loved him to lose such a kind & gentle soul. I was out of town for the service but my thoughts were with you.
Tom & Lynn McClure
left a message on August 16, 2013:
Marie, we were very sorry to hear of John's passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Chris Bernhard Fellenbaum
left a message on August 14, 2013:
Memories....The members of AHS class of 1975 have so many fond memories that "Johnny " can be mentioned. He was a good friend and we are blessed that he was part of our lives! Though, I write this on my own, I know that I echo what so many feel.... many may be unaware that he was called to eternal life. Thank you , Johnny Wilson for being a part of my life ! May your wife and children find comfort in knowing how folks loved you. Mom Wilson, Tammy,Kenny and Buddy , I send a special prayer of comfort. Fondly,
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carol McGrath
left a message on August 14, 2013:
Marie, Jack and I were so sorry to hear of Johnnie's passing. We enjoyed talking to him down at the campground. Last summer when he was running around in his golf cart that he was so proud of will remain in our memories. What a funny guy. He will be missed. Carol & Jack
Harrison W. Byrd III
left a message on August 13, 2013:
Johnnie and I worked together for 30+ years his lost saddens me and my prayer go out to the family, here at Cytec he will be missed.
Patty L. Wilson
left a message on August 13, 2013:
To Zella and John's Family,I am so sorry to hear about John, wish I could have know him and all your family. Will be thinking of you.
Tom Adkins
left a message on August 13, 2013:
So sorry to hear about Johnny passing. There are many memories that I have that include Johnny and will now remember them with a sadden heart. My prayers go our to his family, mom and brother and sister.
Michael 'Dootsie' Walker
left a message on August 13, 2013:
We grew up together in the same neighborhood as kids. We'd spend our summers playing baseball in the field near his house ALL day long with Buddy, Kenny, Bill and our neighborhood friends. We kept the grass mowed when it got tall so we could play. We also played street hockey every Sunday @ Oakington Elementary school. Tossing the goal nets on the old Galaxy 500 and making our way to the games. The Wilson's also had the first port-a-court basketball backboard I had ever seen. Since Johnny and I were of short stature we would lower the basket just so we could emulate Dr. J and jam. WOW, what great memories. I've worked with Johnny 33+ years and am saddened by his passing. Johnny, you will be missed my friend. My prayers continue to be with your family in this time of loss. Many Blessings, Mike 'Dootsie' Walker
Amber McEachin
left a message on August 13, 2013:
Mrs. Wilson, Buddy and Tammy, I was truly saddened when Kenny contacted me with the news of Johnny's surgery and then passing. I have very fond memories of the Wilson clan. We all grew up together on the same street in Aberdeen playing every sport we could. I haven't kept in contact with most of my high school classmates since graduation but did see Johnny at one of our reunions, probably the one in 1995, and enjoyed seeing him again. I know your hearts are heavy at this time but know that you will see him again. I'll keep you in my thoughts as you mourn Johnny's passing.
Bruce and Ayala Levine
left a message on August 12, 2013:
Ayala and i are very sorry to hear of your loss and wish you and your family only happiness and joy from now on.
Toe & Claudette Smith
left a message on August 12, 2013:
So sorry to hear about Johnny, know our prayers are with you and your family. I just found out last nite when I was on facebook and saw that Kenny Wilson had said he had passed. Last time we saw Johnny was at Bill's funeral. I am in Maryland and leaving on Wed. Toe he stayed in florida to watch the dogs and hopefully when the dogs are gone we can come back here to visit friends and family. My Aunt Mollie died and I came up to help my cousin with her house because she is in a wheelchair and can't get upstairs to get stuff to get rid of that her mom had. My sister Joyce loss her son and husband in the last year and half. Well call if you have a chance and come to visit us in florida. Again our sympathy's to you and your family. Claudette and Toe Smith
Tina Dull
left a message on August 12, 2013:
I'm so srry that your husband has passed. I will keep you in my prayers.
John Cahoon
left a message on August 12, 2013:
My sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends. I has the pleasure of working with Johnny for several years.
David "Pee Wee" Glenn
left a message on August 12, 2013:
To the Wilson family, Thanks so much for sharing Johnny with me. He left behind a treasure filled with memories that we can all cherish forever. I remember one Oriole game we attended. I told the entire section that Johnny beat out Cal Ripken for a position at Aberdeen High School and that he was on the fast track to make it big. Before you knew it, Johnny was surrounded by fans asking for autographs. The smile on Johnny's face was priceless. While his physical presence may have been taken from us, trust me, he will never be forgotten. His candle burned out long before, his memory ever will. I am going to miss you good buddy. David "Pee Wee" Glenn
Janet and Alex Parducci
left a message on August 12, 2013:
Marie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Janet and Alex
charles wilson
left a message on August 11, 2013:
sad to lose someone you love
Rick & Lynda Eshelman
left a message on August 11, 2013:
Marie, so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.
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Robin Smith
left a message on August 19, 2013:
Marie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Robin Smith
Mark Mathis
left a message on August 18, 2013:
Marie- my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm glad u had the opportunity to haves Bud with him in Charlotte.
Janet (Pritt) Farmer
left a message on August 18, 2013:
So sad to hear about Johnny and sorry for his family & friends who knew & loved him to lose such a kind & gentle soul. I was out of town for the service but my thoughts were with you.
Tom & Lynn McClure
left a message on August 16, 2013:
Marie, we were very sorry to hear of John's passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Chris Bernhard Fellenbaum
left a message on August 14, 2013:
Memories....The members of AHS class of 1975 have so many fond memories that "Johnny " can be mentioned. He was a good friend and we are blessed that he was part of our lives! Though, I write this on my own, I know that I echo what so many feel.... many may be unaware that he was called to eternal life. Thank you , Johnny Wilson for being a part of my life ! May your wife and children find comfort in knowing how folks loved you. Mom Wilson, Tammy,Kenny and Buddy , I send a special prayer of comfort. Fondly,
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carol McGrath
left a message on August 14, 2013:
Marie, Jack and I were so sorry to hear of Johnnie's passing. We enjoyed talking to him down at the campground. Last summer when he was running around in his golf cart that he was so proud of will remain in our memories. What a funny guy. He will be missed. Carol & Jack
Harrison W. Byrd III
left a message on August 13, 2013:
Johnnie and I worked together for 30+ years his lost saddens me and my prayer go out to the family, here at Cytec he will be missed.
Patty L. Wilson
left a message on August 13, 2013:
To Zella and John's Family,I am so sorry to hear about John, wish I could have know him and all your family. Will be thinking of you.
Tom Adkins
left a message on August 13, 2013:
So sorry to hear about Johnny passing. There are many memories that I have that include Johnny and will now remember them with a sadden heart. My prayers go our to his family, mom and brother and sister.
Michael 'Dootsie' Walker
left a message on August 13, 2013:
We grew up together in the same neighborhood as kids. We'd spend our summers playing baseball in the field near his house ALL day long with Buddy, Kenny, Bill and our neighborhood friends. We kept the grass mowed when it got tall so we could play. We also played street hockey every Sunday @ Oakington Elementary school. Tossing the goal nets on the old Galaxy 500 and making our way to the games. The Wilson's also had the first port-a-court basketball backboard I had ever seen. Since Johnny and I were of short stature we would lower the basket just so we could emulate Dr. J and jam. WOW, what great memories. I've worked with Johnny 33+ years and am saddened by his passing. Johnny, you will be missed my friend. My prayers continue to be with your family in this time of loss. Many Blessings, Mike 'Dootsie' Walker
Amber McEachin
left a message on August 13, 2013:
Mrs. Wilson, Buddy and Tammy, I was truly saddened when Kenny contacted me with the news of Johnny's surgery and then passing. I have very fond memories of the Wilson clan. We all grew up together on the same street in Aberdeen playing every sport we could. I haven't kept in contact with most of my high school classmates since graduation but did see Johnny at one of our reunions, probably the one in 1995, and enjoyed seeing him again. I know your hearts are heavy at this time but know that you will see him again. I'll keep you in my thoughts as you mourn Johnny's passing.
Bruce and Ayala Levine
left a message on August 12, 2013:
Ayala and i are very sorry to hear of your loss and wish you and your family only happiness and joy from now on.
Toe & Claudette Smith
left a message on August 12, 2013:
So sorry to hear about Johnny, know our prayers are with you and your family. I just found out last nite when I was on facebook and saw that Kenny Wilson had said he had passed. Last time we saw Johnny was at Bill's funeral. I am in Maryland and leaving on Wed. Toe he stayed in florida to watch the dogs and hopefully when the dogs are gone we can come back here to visit friends and family. My Aunt Mollie died and I came up to help my cousin with her house because she is in a wheelchair and can't get upstairs to get stuff to get rid of that her mom had. My sister Joyce loss her son and husband in the last year and half. Well call if you have a chance and come to visit us in florida. Again our sympathy's to you and your family. Claudette and Toe Smith
Tina Dull
left a message on August 12, 2013:
I'm so srry that your husband has passed. I will keep you in my prayers.
John Cahoon
left a message on August 12, 2013:
My sympathies and prayers go out to his family and friends. I has the pleasure of working with Johnny for several years.
David "Pee Wee" Glenn
left a message on August 12, 2013:
To the Wilson family, Thanks so much for sharing Johnny with me. He left behind a treasure filled with memories that we can all cherish forever. I remember one Oriole game we attended. I told the entire section that Johnny beat out Cal Ripken for a position at Aberdeen High School and that he was on the fast track to make it big. Before you knew it, Johnny was surrounded by fans asking for autographs. The smile on Johnny's face was priceless. While his physical presence may have been taken from us, trust me, he will never be forgotten. His candle burned out long before, his memory ever will. I am going to miss you good buddy. David "Pee Wee" Glenn
Janet and Alex Parducci
left a message on August 12, 2013:
Marie and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Janet and Alex
charles wilson
left a message on August 11, 2013:
sad to lose someone you love
Rick & Lynda Eshelman
left a message on August 11, 2013:
Marie, so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you.
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