Jimmy F. Wilson

Jimmy F. Wilson, age 82 of Mt. Pleasant, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his daughters home. He was born September 17, 1939 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the son of Duncan Malloy and Nina (Brannan) Wilson. He married Penny Fleming on June 6, 1963 in Anderson, South Carolina. Together they shared 58 years of marriage and loved one another very much. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Penny Wilson of Anna; four children, Pelesia (Steve) Karsen of Anna, Jerry Flagg (Gwen) Wilson of New Athens, Lisa (Tom) Jones of Cobden, Idegail (Wade) Dover of Anna; sixteen grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sister, Sandra Owens of Sumter, South Carolina; daughter in law, Melissa Wilson of Venedy; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Corey Alan Wilson and Bradley Truman Jones; three brothers, Bobby Wilson, Danny Wilson, and Gerald "Jerry" Flagg Wilson. Jim loved his family dearly. For years, the family came to their home every Friday for a meal. Words of wisdom were always given out from God's word, through talking and praying at the dinner table. Jim was a pastor and served several churches in Illinois. When he became a pastor he stated, "I will be able to preach for at least 40 years", and he did! He was still preaching to every family member and everyone who visited. He was always encouraging and trying to help Christians become totally committed to the Lord Jesus Christ. In most recent years Jim pastored at Oak Grove Baptist Church for 10 years until his death. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Cobden with Matthew Hartline officiating. Interment will be in the Alto Pass Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 noon and until the service at 2:00 Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to SIDS,Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy or the Wilson Family. Envelopes will be available at the church and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Sunday, January 16, 2022,12:00PM-2:00PM First Baptist Church in Cobden South Walker Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Memorial/Funeral Service Sunday, January 16, 2022,2:00PM First Baptist Church in Cobden South Walker Street Cobden, Illinois 62920 Cemetery Service Sunday, January 16, 2022,3:00PM Alto Pass Cemetery Rt. 127 North Alto Pass, Illinois 62905