James Ben Wilson Obituary
The memory of James Ben Wilson of Athens, Tennessee, who passed away on August 30, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Digger and Janie Mea Jamerson Wilson; his wife Blana Sue Yarbrough Wilson; his brother Maynard; and his sister-in-law Carolyn Wilson.
He is survived by: his children, Julie Hubbard (Eddie) of Athens, Stacy Ghazi (Sassine) of Pheonix, Arizona and Phil Wilson of Athens; and his grandchildren, Kelsey Monroe, Emma Ghazi, Ellie Ghazi, Brett Hubbard and Kendell Hubbard. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
