John Calvin Wilson Jr.

John grew up as a Boy Scout and attended Cherryville High School, where he graduated with the class of 1969 as an Eagle Scout. After high school, he went on to attend Gaston College.

He worked honorably as a city police officer for the Cherryville Police Department, which later led to him monitoring one of the NC Weigh Stations. John eventually began working for Freightliner in Mt. Holly, NC, where he retired from after 20+ years of dedicated employment.

John was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cherryville, NC. In his free time, he enjoyed dancing, fishing, camping, and he was an avid gun collector. He was also a massive NASCAR fan and could always be found watching the race, whether on TV or in person.

Those left to remember John include his loving wife of 17 years, Doris (Owensby) Wilson; his daughter, Kimberly McDonald; his step-children, Teresa (Todd) Caldwell and Lynn Worley; his grandchildren, Hunter McDonald and Tyler McDonald; his step-grandchildren, Nathan Prewitt, Bryan Warren, and Candace Caldwell; as well as other loving relatives and friends.

John is now reunited with his parents, JC and Nell.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service, 4601 Freedom Dr., Charlotte, NC. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations in John’s name to the American Lung Association by going to www.lung.org/get-involved/ways-to-give.