Serving Barnwell County and its neighbors since 1852
Jerry W. Wilson Sr., 82, passed away on August 11th, 2024. He was born on July 5th, 1942 in Greensboro, N.C. to the late Frank and Emma Wilson.
Jerry graduated from Sumner High School in 1958 at the age of 16. He skipped 4th grade – which happens to be the year they teach multiplication tables, and because of that he had lifelong trouble with multiplication. He married his High School Sweetheart, Shirley Joan Sumner, on July 24th, 1960. They remained married until her passing on March 18th, 2005. He worked as a Radiographer to Manager from 1969–1989, and ran “Sam’s Short Stop” with his wife and family from 1989–1996. He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and served as a volunteer firefighter for Kline Fire Department. He was also a member of Kline Baptist Church.
He is survived by his spiritual wife of seven years, Brenda Stroud; his son, Jerry W. Wilson Jr. (Jay); daughters, Sheryl Wilson Navarro and Lisa Wilson Biegeleisen; grandchildren Jerry W. Wilson III, Joshua Alan Wilson, David A. Navarro, Andy Navarro, and Virginia Ilderton; great-grandchildren Lillian Wilson, Chloe Wilson, Catrina Compton, and Noah Compton.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mole Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, August 15th, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Kline Baptist Church, with graveside to follow in the Kline Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerry W. Wilson III, David A. Navarro, Andy Navarro, and Berni Biegeleisen. Honorary Pallbearers were Manuel Navarro, Jerry W. Wilson Jr. (Jay), and Roscoe Poe. Dr. Thomas Terry officiated.
Mole Funeral Home of Barnwell is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the online guestbook at molefh.com.
