Willie J. Wilson

Willie J. Wilson, 79 of Lebanon, IL  formerly of Smithfield, Ohio died February 22, 2008 at the Lebanon Care Center, Lebanon, IL.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on March 31, 1928 to Wallace and Franki (Jones) Wilson, both parents are deceased.

He married Bernice Leavis February 14, 1977 in Smithfield, OH and she survives.

Also survived by:  two sons and six daughters - James Wilson, Jr - Cleveland, OH;  Francine Wilson - Ithica, NY;  Bernice (Darrel) Brooks - Columbus, Ohio; Akisha (George) Barnett - Columbus, Ohio; Leon Dameron - Smithfield, OH;  Annette Dameron - Smithfield, Ohio;  Cheri Dameron - Wilmington, NC;  Chrishana Dameron - Lebanon, IL.  Two sisters - Nancella (Harry) Harrison, Cleveland, OH;  Sandra Keys - Cleveland, OH.

Veteran - U.S. Army - Korean War.

Occupation - Electrician

Memberships - Olivet Institutional Baptist Church - Cleveland, OH;  Eastern Light Lodge #64 F.& A.M., Stuebenville, OH;  American Legion Post #306 - Smithfield, OH.

All Services are in Smithfield, Ohio at the Foster Funeral Home.

Burial:  Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.