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Official Obituary of

James K. Wilson

July 19, 1934 ~ January 12, 2023 (age 88) 88 Years Old
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James Wilson Obituary

Wilson, James K.

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, James K., age 88, of Crafton.  Beloved husband of Dr. Sharon R. Wilson. Loving father of Christopher (Yvette) Wilson and the late Mark J. Wilson.  Step-father of Margie (Shah Khalil) Williams, Christine (Brian) Hosie, Russell (Mary) Smith and Amy (Dr. Paul) McPherson.  Also 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Interment was private.  Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11 AM in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 46 School St., Green Tree (Pgh., PA 15220).  Jim was a teacher in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and was a classical musician.  He was a clarinetist with the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, the Wheeling Symphony, the McKeesport Symphony as well as being a freelance musician.  Jim was a U.S. Army veteran and played in the United States Army Band. Inurnment will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at a future date. Arrangements are entrusted to the Hershberger-Stover Inc. Funeral Home/Cremation Services, 170 Noble Avenue, Crafton. In lieu of flowers,  memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 600 River  Ave., Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
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Services

Memorial Service
Saturday
February 11, 2023

11:00 AM
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
46 School St.
Green Tree, PA 15220

Donations

Wounded Warrior Project
PO Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675-8516

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