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201 West Lampkin St.,
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
201 West Lampkin St.
STARKVILLE, MS 39759
Phone: (662) 323-5905
James R. (Jim) Wilson
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Condolence From: Carol Dobbs
Condolence: Bill and I, our daughter, Sarah, her partner, Marty, and our granddaughter, Elena, visited Bettye and Jimmy on October 9. When we drove into the driveway, Jimmy was just getting out of his pickup after inspecting a bean field. We were in Mississippi to celebrate Bill's 80th birthday with the hope that we would get to see several of his cousins, as well as his Aunt Daisy Briscoe. In past years when we visited Jimmy and Bettye, we spent the night and enjoyed a great meal of fresh fish and hush puppies, as well as a lot of lively conversation.. We knew that this time we would not be spending the night, but we were so pleased to be visiting them once again. Jimmy and Bettye were very dear to us and we are thankful that we were able to have this last visit with Jimmy. (My husband, William Dobbs, is Bettye's cousin, and we live in Connecticut.)
Friday November 03, 2017
Condolence From: Lydia Thompson Boutwell
Condolence: I was so sad to hear that Big Jim had passed away this week. I wish I could have been there for this family!
My mind and heart are full of so many fond memories: his twinkling eyes, huge laugh, and easy going way of living life. I spent half of my childhood and teenage years in the Wilson home, in Starkville and in Minden! Such a happy place to be!
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him!

Katherine, Robert, Amy, and Miss Bettye, you are all in my prayers. With love, Lydia
Thursday November 02, 2017
Condolence From: Tom Stennis
Condolence: Bettye,
Sorry to hear about Jim. Would have come but found out too late to drive to Starkville and get there on time
Wednesday November 01, 2017
Condolence From: Ginger Stennis Anderson
Condolence: My deepest sympathy to all of you. Mr. Jim was one of my favorite people. He always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell! I have fond memories of the time our families spent together on the coast when y'all would visit each summer. You will be in my prayers...
Wednesday November 01, 2017
Condolence From: George Ramsey
Condolence: I always enjoyed being around Jimmy Wilson. He was always interested in what was going on with me and was a saint for putting up with Robert and my antics through the years. I cherish the time on the golf course and at deer camp that I had with him and Robert. He and Bettye always welcomed us into their home. The party room over the garage was always a great place to gather as teens. Jimmy seemed to always have a smile. Even when I hadn't seen him in a long time it was as if no time had passed at all. I wish that I could be there Wednesday with you. My love goes out to all of you. George B.
Tuesday October 31, 2017
Condolence From: Bob Rogers
Condolence: Dear Bettye and family. I am so sorry for your loss and the loss of my friend Jim. You will be in my prayers. If there is anything that I can do for you just let me know.
Tuesday October 31, 2017
Condolence From: Jane Zitta
Condolence: Bettye and all your family, Saddened to learn of the loss of your long term
mate. Thanks for the example of longevity in marriage. Blessings for each of you as you mourn the loss of husband, father, grandfather and extended family, but celebrate the life of a good man who lived life well and to the
fullest. Have missed seeing you in the past few years, Bettye.
With fondness and prayers, Jane [and Vic Zitta]
Tuesday October 31, 2017

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