He was a founding member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. “Jake” was instrumental in the creation of the Holy Name of Jesus Football program and was head coach for 40 years. He was very involved in the building of the church, rectory and school. In recognition of his contributions to the HNJ Football program he was inducted into the Capital Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. He was a Scout Master of Boy Scout troop 360. Jake worked as a General Contractor for 45 years and has built many homes in the Harrisburg area.
He was preceded in death by his son John H. Wilson.
Surviving are his wife of 61 years, AnnaRose, son Richard Wilson of Grantville, the wife of John H. Wilson, Debra, Celeste Stone of Arizona, Irene Thomsen of Harrisburg, Theresa Nickle of Harrisburg, Joseph Wilson of Harrisburg, Thomas Wilson of Harrisburg, Julia Still of Dillsburg, Jane Wilson of Arizona, Robert Wilson of Harrisburg, William Wilson of Harrisburg, Earl Wilson of Halifax, Christine Watts of Hummelstown, Edward Wilson of Harrisburg, and Lawrence Wilson of Harrisburg. He was also a grandfather of 33 grandchildren, great-grandfather of 22 and great-great grandfather of 1.
Also surviving are 2 brothers Charles and Donald and 1 sister Patricia and many nieces and nephews.
He has touched many lives and
will be missed dearly.
Arrangements under the direction of Neill Funeral Home, Harrisburg, PA.
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