Wednesday, August 20, 2008

"Lil" Jerry Wilson Memorial

Jerry and Renee Wilson recently observed the birthday of their son, Jerry Jerrell "Lil Jerry" Wilson. They will mark the one-year anniversary of his death Sept. 18.

A LIFETIME OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

" And I said, Oh that I has wings like a dove, for then I would fly away and be at rest." Psalm 55.6

Jerry Jerrel Wilson, 19, died Sept. 18, 2007, in Mobile, Ala. He was born Aug. 10, 1988.

He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Renee Wilson of Pascagoula. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Wilson Jr. and Dessie B. Wilson.

An avid sportsman from age 4, “Lil” Jerry played t-ball, basketball and baseball, and was a member of the All-Star Baseball team for several years. He also was a representative of the State of Mississippi Baseball Championship games in 1998 and 2001.

An honor student, he received highest achievement awards in science, English, math computer discovery and other subjects. He was recognized for perfect attendance and was a Principal's List and Superintendent’s List student throughout his school years.

Wilson was a 2006 graduate of Pascagoula High with highest honors and received several scholarships. He was in his second year at University of South Alabama in Mobile, studying physical therapy.

Jerry and Renee always admonished "Lil" Jerry to put God first in his life and to remember 'if God be for you who could be against you?' Those who forever cherish his life, love and legacy:

His parents, sisters Valencia Durr Wilson of Picayune and Kinyatta Wilson of Houston, Texas; one niece Jada Jackson of Dallas, Texas; grandparents Robert and Myrtis Middleton of Moss Point and Oteria Boyce of Pascagoula; a host of uncles, aunts, great-uncles, great-aunts, cousins and many friends, including special friend Lanyia Evans of Escatawpa and friends Travis Rosado, Donald Ray Gibson and Terrel Wills.

Visitation and funeral services were Sept. 22 at the Church of the Living God on Telephone Road in Pascagoula, officiated by Elder Matthew Townsend. Burial was at Machpelah Cemetery in Pascagoula.

Arrangements were made by Millender's Funeral Home in Moss Point. An online registry was signed at http://www.millenders.com/

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