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James Bryan “Jim” Wilson

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Birth	:	16 Oct 1937 Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	12 Mar 2011
Burial	:	Sunnyslope Memorial Gardens, Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6796700, -96.4644400
Inscription	:	Parents of Amy, Becky, Sandi, Rachel Married June 8, 1958 to Carolyn b. 1940
Description	:	James Bryan "Jim" Wilson, 73, of Council Grove, KS passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, after a courageous six-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born on October 16, 1937, and raised in Council Grove by his parents, Leslie Wilson and Waneta Christian Wilson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, L.A. Wilson, Jr., and sister-in-law, Betty [sic]. He is survived by his brother, John Wilson and wife Nelda of Council Grove, and sister, Susan Osborne and husband Rex of Council Grove, survive. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Mae Taylor,... Read More	James Bryan "Jim" Wilson, 73, of Council Grove, KS passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, after a courageous six-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Jim was born on October 16, 1937, and raised in Council Grove by his parents, Leslie Wilson and Waneta Christian Wilson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, L.A. Wilson, Jr., and sister-in-law, Betty [sic]. He is survived by his brother, John Wilson and wife Nelda of Council Grove, and sister, Susan Osborne and husband Rex of Council Grove, survive. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Mae Taylor, on June 8, 1958. She survives. Jim is also survived by the family he and Carolyn were so proud of, including four daughters, four sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His daughters and sons-in-law are Amy Gant and husband Brian, Becky Johnson and husband Dave, Sandi McDiffett and husband Kelly, and Rachel Bolen and husband Bruce, all of whom reside in Council Grove. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren are Eric Gant and wife Kristen of Council Grove, Mindy Schaub and husband Josh of Gardner, Betsey Gant of Kansas City, MO, Cade Johnson of Council Grove, Collin Johnson of Council Grove, Mallory McDiffett of Council Grove, Madison, Bennett, and Macy Bolen of Council Grove, Hayden Schaub of Gardner, and Taylor Gant of Council Grove. Jim loved being a part of his community, including the nearly 50 years he spent as a car salesman. He began selling cars for Hunter Sales Co. in 1963 and became a partner in Carrier Sales Co. in 1982. The following year, he became the dealer-principal of his own auto dealership, Wilson Sales Co., which he operated until 2009. Aside from his work, Jim enjoyed gardening, golfing, fishing, and being outside in general. He also loved attending the various sporting events and activities of his grandchildren. Jim touched the lives of many people with his kindness and generosity, and he maintained his strong sense of character all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011, at 10:00 am at Council Grove Christian Church. Burial services will follow at Sunny Slope Cemetery. The family requests all memorial contributions be sent to the Council Grove Christian Church. Council Grove (KS) Republican~14 March 2011~Vol 139•No 51

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Latitude: 38.6796700
Longitude: -96.4644400

Family Members:

Parent

Leslie Alvin Wilson

(1909 - 1993)

Waneta Christian Wilson

(1909 - 2003)

Siblings

Leslie Alvin Wilson Jr.

(1931 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunnyslope Memorial Gardens
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6796700, -96.4644400

2. Greenwood Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6581900, -96.5010900

3. Calvary Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6567001, -96.5111008

4. Little John Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6568300, -96.4175100

5. Hebrank Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7172000, -96.4260100

6. Raglan Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6370100, -96.3942700

7. Four Mile Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6086200, -96.5097000

8. Comiskey Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6521988, -96.3535995

9. Gilbert Family Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6895800, -96.3458500

10. Garfield Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7817001, -96.4591980

11. Kelso Cemetery
Parkerville, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7496986, -96.5714035

12. Downing Cemetery
Kelso, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7467650, -96.5851850

13. Dunlap Colored Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5875015, -96.3538971

14. Pleasant View Cemetery
Council Grove, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5948000, -96.5880700

15. Beman Cemetery
Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8072014, -96.4266968

16. Dunlap Cemetery
Dunlap, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.5792007, -96.3538971

17. Agnes City Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6880989, -96.2799988

18. Prairie View Cemetery
Wabaunsee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8114014, -96.3696976

19. Exon Family Cemetery
Eskridge, Wabaunsee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7595800, -96.2988400

20. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Wabaunsee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7969017, -96.3347015

21. Sunnyside Cemetery
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6083900, -96.2853700

22. Henry Clousing Burial Site
Bushong, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6954800, -96.2608700

23. Chalk Cemetery
Wabaunsee County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7675018, -96.2910995

24. Highland Cemetery
Wilsey, Morris County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6678009, -96.6716995