John (J. W.) Wilson

April 26, 2008

(Must have Broadband Connection to view Video Tribute) John Wayne (J.W.) Wilson, age 56, of Glade Spring, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at his residence. He was a life long resident of Washington County, Virginia, and was a son of the late Bert and Bertha Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Willie Pinkston, and a brother, Edward Wilson. He is survived by three sisters, Virgie Sweesy of Glade Spring, Virginia, Dorothy Cason of Duluth, Georgia, and Frances Stewart of Chesapeake, Virginia; one brother, Donald Wilson of Mountain City, Tennessee; a special friend, Junior Yarber of Glade Spring, Virginia; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 29, 2008 in the Garrett Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Denver Doss officiating. The committal service and interment will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Glade Spring, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Pinkston, Junior Yarber, Butch Nesbitt, Jerry Stewart, Teddy Warburton, and J.C. Wilson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. The family will receive friends from 6:00 ? 8:00 P.M. Monday, April 28, 2008 at Garrett Funeral Home or at any other time at his sister?s, Virgie Sweesy, residence, 35612 Bucks Bridge Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Online condolences may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Wilson and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Street, Damascus, VA 24236, 276-475-3631.