James Wilson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Wilson of Leitchfield, Kentucky, born in Grayson, Kentucky, who passed away on January 17, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Wilson and Stella Constant Wilson Logsdon; his sisters, Helen Bartley and Mildred Smith; and his son-in-law Stanley Helm (Daisy).
He is survived by: his wife Donna Wright Wilson; his children, Deborah Wilson Helm, Bill Wilson (Pam) and Michael McGuire (Kristie); his grandchildren, Pamela Gillman Fugate (Brian), Jay Gillman (Stacy), Mackenzie Wilson Ferree (Tyler), Zachary Wilson, Kade and Jian McGuire; his great grandchildren, Coley Gillman (Karli), Brooklynn, Braden Gillman and Boone Ferree; his great great grandchild Hayden Gillman; and his sister Mary Tucker. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Grayson Springs DAR c/o Linda Gentry.
