Obituary
Jack Marvin
Wilson
(October 12, 1928 - February 1, 2022)
Jack M. Wilson, 93, Passed away on
February 1, 2022 in Granger, Indiana after living a great life.
He was born on October 12, 1928 in Russell, Kentucky to Glen Wilson and
Ethel Lambert Wilson. Jack grew up in Kenova and attended C-K High School.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy serving on the USS Wm. T.
Powell from 1946-1947 and the USS Massey from 1948-1949. Jack worked at
Wolverine Tube in Detroit, Michigan before moving back to Huntington when he
became co-owner of Byards Meats until his retirement. Jack married Elna
Carwile on April 6, 1956 who survives. Together they have 2 children, Pattie
Scott and her husband Jim Scott of Edwardsburg, MI, Tim Wilson and his wife
Tonda Wilson of Kenova, WV, and a special son, Aaron Stone and his wife
Susan of Huntington, WV. He is also survived by a brother Ernie Wilson and
his wife Phyllis of Grey, TN and a sister Marlene Byard of Huntington, WV ,
grandchildren Tanner Scott, Channing Scott, Courtney McMahon, Bella Stone,
Maya Stone, and Ethan Stone, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Kathleen Jarrell and her
husband Frank, and a brother-in-law Eddie Byard.
Dad was a huge fan of C-K and Marshall football, being a season ticket
holder for many years. After moving to Indiana and not wanting to sit still,
Dad worked for On Line Data until he was 91. One of his greatest
opportunities was going on an Honor Flight in 2020 to Washington, D.C. with
his son-in-law Jim. Dad was a member of 20th Street Baptist Church in
Kenova.
Dad will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He truly was a member
of the greatest generation. Service will be private .
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