John
Blake
Wilson
Born in Litting Texas
Ancestors 
Son of Armon Wilson Sr.
and Pauline (Ross) Wilson
Brother of
Harold Wilson, Doris Wilson, Armon Jeanne Wilson Jr., Thomas Calvin Wilson, Woodrow Wilson, Frank Harold Wilson, Bobbie Louise (Wilson) Stewart, [private brother (1930s - unknown)], George Wilson and Willie Rubin Wilson
Husband of
Elsa Mae (Gardner) Wilson
— married
[date unknown] in Reno Nevada
Descendants 
Father of
Vanessa Wilson, Theresa Wilson, [private son (1950s - unknown)], [private daughter (1950s - unknown)], [private son (1950s - unknown)] and Dionne Wilson
Died
at age 87
in Oakland, CA
Profile last modified
| Created 17 Oct 2009
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John is the son of Armon Wilson and Pauline Ross.
He was named after NAMESAKE OR ORIGIN OF NAME.
John grew up in Littig, TX and Austin, TX.
He went to school at SCHOOL NAME(S) and graduated in YEAR OF GRADUATION.
John lived and worked in Oakland, CA and lived at 7009 Lacey Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 for many years wth his family. He passed away after years of suffering from Alzheimers.
Some of the things most important to John included family, food.
Memories: 3
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Dionne Wilson
I use to go with him to the wrestling match all the time. He also taught me how to play dominoes very well. He also taught me if you don't have your word you don't have anything.
posted 14 Mar 2016 by Dionne Wilson
[thank Dionne]
He and I would cook the holiday dinner that is why I am such a good cook today he passed down alot of the recipes his mother use to make.
posted 1 Apr 2010 by Dionne Wilson
I remember all the kids in the neighborhood called him poppy there was nothing he wouldn't do for you.
posted 1 Apr 2010 by Dionne Wilson
Is John your relative? Please don't go away!
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Rejected matches › John Wilson › John Wilson (abt.1865-) › › › › John Henry Wilson (-bef.2016) › Jean Porter (Wilson) Withrow (abt.1928-2015)
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