Jerome Vernon Wilson's Obituary
Jerome Vernon Wilson (78) passed away at his long time residence following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease. He leaves behind a loving and devoted wife of 50 yrs, Betty Wilson. Sons, Richard (Kimberly) Wilson of Eight-Mile, AL, Darrell (Kristi) Wilson of Agricola, MS. Daughters, Alice (Keith) Wertz of Nine Mile, La and Betty (Perry) Boykin of Eight-Mile, AL. Step-Children, Jules (Diana) Bentley of Poplarville, MS, Dianna Campbell of Eight-Mile, AL Donna Bentley of Agricola, MS. Grandchildren, Sidney Wilson, Taylor (Ashley) Boykin, Michael (Christina) Wilson, Austin Boykin, Laura (Scott) Hovermale, Ashley Boykin, Courtney Campbell, Mason Wilson, Catherine Wertz,Tanner Wilson, Brinklee Wilson, Anna Beth Bentley, Farrah Boykin, Maggie Bentley, Kaylee Wilson. Sister, Mary Calhoun of Irvington, AL, Nephews: Marlon (Betty) Issac, Adam (Rachel) Issac, Carroll David Savant, Anthony Morrison, Nieces: Deborah Lynn Savant, Pamela Morrison, Cynthia Kelley. He was preceded in death by his Mother and step-father Eva and Jerry Murphy. Father, William Wilson. Son, Jerome V. Wilson, Jr., Beloved Aunt and Uncle Bill and Nettie Thornhill, Sister Shirley Savant, Brother Revelle Scroggs, Nephews Jerome Morrison and Frankie Morrison.Jerome had been in the trucking business for 55 years where he locally owned and operated a fleet of long haul trucks under Vermad Trucking. He was a respected business man, when he gave his word, he honored it, even at his own expense. Jerome Wilson was born in Alexandria, Louisiana May 30, 1938. He was raised very poor and worked hard to achieve his success. His success is not defined just by the name he built in the Transportation Industry. His success is measured by the person he was. Because of his meager beginnings, he worked hard to provide for his family and he literally would do without to give to someone that needed. He gave of himself and he gave of his money. Also, he was a hard working man and at times a man that taught hard lessons. He fought a long hard battle, never losing faith that he would overcome the restrictions that Parkinson's placed on him. It was hard to see a person so determine have to yield to the disease that slowly took over his body. In the end Parkinson's won, but Jerome once again showed his family, his friends, his caretakers what he was made of. He never quit and he showed each of us that when faced with adversity that God will take care of us and that regardless, never give up. He was sitting at the table with his family having a meal until just moments before he passed. Parkinson's may have taken him, but in his own way.Jerome will be missed by many...he already is. But his greatest legacy will be that he leaves behind a family that he molded and shaped by his own hand to be survivors. The hard lessons that molded Jerome Wilson, that drove him to succeed, to overcome is the lessons that made him teach his kids the hard lessons of life. He made sure that his kids were not lazy, that they had a mind that they used and the lessons he taught are the lessons that made each of us a better adult. His lessons were hard, but never was there a time when his love was doubted and all of his children reciprocated his love and we thank him for it.The family would like to thank his caregivers, private sitter Reginald Adams & Mrs. Kerry Williams with Kindred at Home. Their care, their love and the devotion to our father, to our family is greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten.
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