James W. Wilson, 90, of Groesbeck, formerly of Seadrift, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012. James was born in Angleton to the late Wesley William and Nancy E. Liggin Wilson on July 9, 1921. James served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army, 338th Engineers. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 4403 and he retired from Union Carbide after twenty-nine and half years.

James is survived by his wife of 57 years Marie (Munson) Wilson of Groesbeck; sons, Daniel Lee Wilson and wife Frances of Silsbee; Ernest William Wilson and wife Norma of Waco; George Wesley Wilson and wife Dealva of Thornton; sister, Mary Neill; brothers, Floyd Wilson and Norvel Wilson; grandchild, Benjamin Ross Wilson and a host of nieces and nephews and extended family and friends that loved him.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by sisters, Josephine Milam, Betty Caddell and Luthera Milam; brothers, Luther Gaines and Carl Wilson.

Funeral service was held Tuesday, April 24, at First Assembly of God in Seadrift with Reverend Tim Smith officiating. Burial, with full Military Honors under the auspices of the Calhoun County Combined Honor Guard, followed at Seadrift Cemetery.