James Roy Wilson
April 29, 1932 ~ February 1, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
James Roy Wilson
Asheville – James Roy Wilson, 78, of Asheville, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at John F. Keever Jr. Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late James and Catherine Duckett Wilson. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, William Casey Cordell who died in 2004, as well as a sister, Frances Lutz.
Roy served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, choir member and building committee member. He was a Deputy U.S. Marshall where he received several accommodations and later worked as a supervisor for the N.C.D.M.V.
He is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Kitty McMahan Wilson; one daughter, Cynthia Cordell and her husband, David, of Asheville; one son, James Steven Wilson and his wife, Eva, of Fairview; one sister, Doris Konikowski of Norwich, CT; three grandsons, Stephen Cordell, Scott Wilson and Keith Wilson and two great-grandsons, Tyler Wilson and Nathan Cordell.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 4, 2011 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Sam McLamb officiating. The family will receive friends Friday at the funeral home from 1:00 -2:00 PM. Burial will follow at Emma's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Roy's memory to either Biltmore Baptist Church's MARP group, 35 Clayton Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
To Kitty and all the family: I am so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. My prayer is that God will give you all a peace that passeth all understanding and strength for the difficult days ahead. I can remember the good times we have all had at Biltmore Baptist Church for many years.
You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. With deepest sympathy. Betty Ponder
Kitty and family
I am truly sorry about your loss. I will be praying for you.
Dear Kitty and Family,
Jessie and I mourn the loss of Roy.
Roy was a good and honorable man and he will be sorely missed by both of us. Kitty, I will also miss getting my yearly birthday card from Roy. As you know, he and I were born on the same day: 4/29/1932 -and we used to send each other a Birthday card. He used to say, ‘how are you doing old man?’
May God grant all of you the peace and comfort that only He can give in times like these.
God go with you,
Tommy and Jessie
Kitty, We were saddened to read of Roys death this morning. We have fond memories of the both of you, when we were at Biltmore. May God comfort you and your family during this time. With our love to you
Dear Kitty and Family,
We share your grief with Roy’s passing, but also rejoice in knowing he sits with our Heavenly father today. You both have been very dear friends of Frances and me for over 40 years and we deeply value our friendship. Please know that while our new home may be in Raleigh, our hearts remain connected with you and Roy forever.
Love in Christ,
Kitty and Family. I was so sorry to hear about Roy passing away. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sheila Huntley
Kitty, Roy was a dedicated servant to our church and to his family. Our days go back in making trips with the Marshall’s service to pick up prisoners. We had some good times and my wife and I valued your friendship. Our love and prayers are with you. Gene and Cynthia Ray
Miss Kitty,
I will always cherish the short visits and phone calls from ‘Darlin’, you and Roy are just so special and I love you both. Thinking of you and keeping you always in my prayers.
Hi Cindy and David, sorry for your loss, Im not shure you are the right folks,We havent seen each other in many years, I lived on seaview ave, I knew Bill and dottie, Susie, Marti, your boys Steven and Casey,if this is you, please contact me, if not Im sorry to bother you. jks3848@yahoo.com