Jon graduated from Hedgesville High School in 1955. He attended Shepherd College for one year. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1957 at the age of nineteen as an aviation recruit. He served on the US aircraft carriers Franklin D Roosevelt, Enterprise, America and Nimitz. His titles while on these ships included Catapult captain, deck edge operator and catapult chief. He carried the tide of aviation boatswain mate his entire career. Upon leaving the Nimitz he was appointed to the Navy Corrections system by the Secretary of the Navy for his leadership skills. He served there until his retirement on December 21, 1979, after serving his country for twenty-three years. He retired as a Senior Chief petty officer.
In January of 1980 he went to work for the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Martinsburg WV.
His title there was Environmental Supervisor. He worked there for 22 years and retired from there in June 2013.
He was preceded in death by his parents John W. Wilson and Helen V. Wilson and granddaughter Alicia E. Wilson.
Jon is survived by his loving wife of 62 wonderful years Helen Mary (Powers) Wilson. A son Shawn P. and wife Michele L (Estep) Wilson. Two grandchildren Michael A. and Andrea L. Wilson.
A sister Barbara E (Wilson) Ellis and husband Marvin, their sons and their family.
A visitation will be held at Rosedale Funeral Home on December 19, 2023 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Mass will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Martinsburg at 10:00 am.with burial to follow in Rosedale Cemetery with Military Honors.
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