John “J. R.” Wilson, Jr., 83, of Easton, died Friday, March 2, 2012 in his home.
Born: October 13, 1928 in Easton, he was a son of the late John, Sr. and Beatrice (Kohler) Wilson.
Personal: He was a printer for Hargro Packaging, Flemington, NJ for over 38 years and retired in 1993. He served in the Army during the Korean War and was a property owner at Lake Adventure Camp Resort, Lords Valley.
Memberships: He was a member of the former Easton Mennonite Church and a member of the Steel City Mennonite Church. J.R. was a bowler in several leagues including Town and Country Lanes.
Survivors: Wife, Ethel B. (Dile) Wilson; daughter, Neely Rose and her husband, Cliff, Jr. of Easton; three sons, Robert “Billy” Shupe, Jr. and his wife, Korri of Montana, Ronnie Wilson of Easton and Wayne Wilson of Easton; seven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He and his wife also helped to raise several other children as adoptive parents.
Services: A Celebration of Life will be held from 5 – 8:00 pm on Saturday, March 10 at the American Legion, Brown & Lynch Post #9, 2260 Corriere Dr., Palmer Township. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Bev Shupe
March 5, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Ethel, Neely, Cliff and family,
I was so sorry to hear about JR. my deepest sympathy. I remember the good times we had at the campground playing cards, listening to the radio, going for pizza (regular not sicilian) and just being together. I’m sure JR and Jack have hooked up and the two of them are listening to the old country music and oldies together. Again my (our) deepest sympathy to you all thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Love, Bev
William, Robin, Connie Laughlin
March 5, 2012 at 11:06 pm
Ethel, Billy, Neely, Cliff and Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. He is in a better place now. We all shared alot of good times together that im sure we willl never forget. Those memories we wiill hold close to our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, God will help you in your time of need. We will always miss him for he was a special person that we loved. He will be missed much. If any of you ever need anything we are here for you. God Bless You, Robin
Grace & Gordon Yoder
March 6, 2012 at 1:20 pm
Dear Ethel,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. JR is perfect now but the pain of his home going is still very real for you. May you be surrounded by your friends and family and the presence of God to carry you through these difficult times. We have many precious memories of the two of you. Our love to you, Ethel, as you carry on! May the presence of God surround and envelope you!
Juan Williams
March 6, 2012 at 2:50 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember many years ago when I first moved to Pennsylvania, and you family was the first family I came to know very closely. I am sure God has taken him under his wing and will give him comfort, just as he will with you and your family, my prayers go out to you all. I am here if and when you need me. May God shine his healing light upon you and your family.
God Bless
Juan
Cindy Badway
March 11, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Ethel & Family,
We remember JR as thoughtful, generous, and a great neighbor when we lived on 14th St. Even though we have moved to Florida, we were saddened to hear of his passing. We know life on earth is not forever but to know one is at peace and relieved of any pain and suffering helps to ease our own feelings of loss. Celebrate his life!
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Cindy & Lee