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PrintJames Oren Wilson, age 93 of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
He was born August 16, 1929 in Cleveland County to the late Zeb Wilson and the late Lillian Lytle Wilson.
He served in the US Navy from 1946 to 1976. According to the family, he was the last remaining veteran in Rutherford County that served in WW2, Korea and Vietnam. James also enjoyed working on claims and interacting with staff at local VA office and was a Shriner of the 32nd Scottish rite Pearl City, Hawaii.
He is survived by his sons; Brian Wilson of Rutherfordton, and Darryl Wilson and wife Kris of Minocqua, WI, one niece and former wife Sandra Spicer of Portage, WI.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister Mary Wilson.
Graveside services were held August 12 at Cliffside Cemetery with Rev. Mike Elgin officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.
