Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, passed peacefully on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Heritage Nursing Center in Evansville, Indiana. Jerry was born in Coldwater, Mississippi on January 6, 1944, to Jermah Wilson and Agnes Rowell,
Jerry served as a deacon at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jerry owned his own cab stand in Chicago as well as a restaurant. He works in various other roles before retiring. Jerry was a handy mechanic in his spare time. He loved to fix things, especially cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sibling, Pearl, Elnora, Jermah, John, Charles, Morris, Joe.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife; Jacqueline Wilson, children; Geradine and Gerald, brother; Melvin, sisters; Louise, Rose, Ruby, a host of grandchildren, great children, extended family, and friends.
A memorial service will be held in Chicago, Ill. at a later date.
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