Jimmy David Wilson

Services will be held at Morgan Funeral Chapel on August 23, 2024. Visitation will be from 1pm to 2pm, with a Chapel service at 2pm. Following there will be a graveside service at Greensport Baptist Church Cemetery.

Jimmy David “Jim” Wilson was born on April 5, 1941, at Holy Name of Jesus Hospital in Gadsden. Jim was described by his mother as a “good baby” whose company was enjoyed by all. Jim graduated from Ashville High School in 1959. He began working while still in high school for C.D. Wilson and Sons Construction, his father's company. He and his brother, Donald, continued the family tradition in the construction industry building many schools, banks, and other commercial buildings in Alabama and Florida. He married the love of his life on September 16, 1965. They enjoyed 59 wonderful years by one another’s side. Jim was a beloved husband, father and friend. He was an exemplary man.

He was preceded in death by his son, David, parents, Charlie and Eula B; brothers, Donald and Leon; brothers-in-law, Bob and Jerry.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Mary Alice; his children, Angela (Tony), Traci, (Kevin) and Tyler; grandchildren, Emma, Wilson, Madison and Matthew; his brothers, Tommy (Carol), Bob (Rita); and his sister, Jean.

Pallbearers are Mark Carlisle, Paul Carlisle, Neal Sanders, Charles Wilson and Jay Collier.

Honorary Pallbearers are Matt Wilson, Ray Stevens, Skip Shaw, Dr. Robert Suttle.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Greensport Baptist Church or the Shoal Creek Valley Improvement Association.

Describing Grandaddy in one paragraph is impossible because he was so many things to so many different people. To his family he was the center around which we all orbited. The heart and soul of all of us and he will be deeply missed. In the end, he was a good man whose company was enjoyed by practically all who met him. We loved him very much and we always will.

-Emma Morgan