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Birth Date25 Dec 1928
Birth PlaceCalhoun County, Mississippi
Death Date17 Oct 2005 Age: 76
Death PlaceBellefontaine, Webster County, Mississippi
Misc. Notes
Joe Hood Wilson, 76, owner/operator of J.V. Wilson Leather Co. in Bellefontaine, died Oct. 17, 2005, at his residence in Bellefontaine from Alzheimer's disease.
Mr. Wilson was born on Dec. 25, 1928, to James Vernon and Erma Hood Wilson. The son of a Baptist preacher, he made his profession of faith in Jesus Christ at the age of 10, and spent his life serving God, his country, his family and his community.
Mr. Wilson graduated as president of his Eupora High School Class of 1946 and from Mississippi State University with a master's degree in business administration in 1952. For 40 years, he successfully ran his father's business, J.V. Wilson Leather Co., a manufacturer and distributor of fine leather products throughout the South. His son, Randy, succeeds him in running the company.
Joe Hood Wilson loved his community and church. His many years of service as deacon, choir member and Sunday School teacher best exemplified his love for God and Fellowship Baptist Church in Bellefontaine.
He served as president of the board of directors of Dorroh Lake Baptist Assembly in 1966 and as a faithful board member for about 25 years. Mr. Wilson was a member of the Webster County School Board for many years, and he served his country in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his father, JV. Wilson; and daughter, Scotti Wilson Doler.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Margaret Wofford Wilson; his mother, Erma Wilson Kothe; one son, Randy Wilson, and his wife, Gwen Booth Wilson; and six grandchildren, Andrea Doler Clanton and husband Melvin, Scott Doler, Jondelyn Doler, Rachel Wilson, Emily Wilson and Arey Wilson.
Services were Oct. 20 at Fellowship Baptist Church with Dr. Jon Doler and the Rev. Jimmy Latham officiating. Burial was in North Union Cemetery in Bellefontaine with Oliver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Melvin Clanton, Scott Doler, James H. Evans, Jack. Knight, Thomas Latham, Henry Ross, Robert L. Whitis and Robin F. Wofford. The eulogy was written by cousin Dartha Crutchfield Whitis and presented by her husband, Robert. Special music was presented by Caroline Booth and Gwen Wilson