Obituary for John Agnew Wilson
WILSON, John Agnew, a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Wetumpka Health and Rehab at the age of 78. He was born July 14, 1943 in Jackson, Alabama.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Gassett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matt Albritton and Rev. Mike Densmore officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing.
He is preceded in death by his parents John Hubbard Wilson and Nell Creighton Wilson; and sister Willie Catherine Wilson. He is survived by his wife June Dark Forbus Wilson; daughter Julia Richardson (Bill); stepson Curtis Forbus (Tonya); grandchildren Catherine Spencer, Hannah Richardson, Rebekah Forbus; and nephew Fred Wilson (Susan).
He served 6 years in the US Army in Germany and Vietnam, where he was company commander. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He completed his education at Huntington College and AUM with a Masters degree in special education and school administration. He was a teacher and principal with Montgomery Public Schools for 25 years. He then was called to join the clergy of the United Methodist Church serving for 20 years. He served his family, his country, and his God.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka “Kitchen Crew” who prepare and deliver hot meals among the community, 306 West Tuskeena Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092.
The family will receive friends, Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Gassett Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Matt Albritton and Rev. Mike Densmore officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery with Gassett Funeral Home of Wetumpka directing.
He is preceded in death by his parents John Hubbard Wilson and Nell Creighton Wilson; and sister Willie Catherine Wilson. He is survived by his wife June Dark Forbus Wilson; daughter Julia Richardson (Bill); stepson Curtis Forbus (Tonya); grandchildren Catherine Spencer, Hannah Richardson, Rebekah Forbus; and nephew Fred Wilson (Susan).
He served 6 years in the US Army in Germany and Vietnam, where he was company commander. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He completed his education at Huntington College and AUM with a Masters degree in special education and school administration. He was a teacher and principal with Montgomery Public Schools for 25 years. He then was called to join the clergy of the United Methodist Church serving for 20 years. He served his family, his country, and his God.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Wetumpka “Kitchen Crew” who prepare and deliver hot meals among the community, 306 West Tuskeena Street, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092.