of Almont formerly of Ortonville; died October 14, 2015. He was 79. Born November 11, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John Carlton and Juliette (nee: Langevin) Wilson, Sr. He married Beatrice Curnell on March 16, 1996 in Rochester, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice; nine children, John (Suzanne) Wilson, Michael (Marlene) Wilson, Ann Marie (Rick) Gatt, Mary (Jim) Curnell-Jackson, James Michael (Lorraine) Curnell, Catherine (Daniel) Curnell-Koessler, Emily (Greg) Curnell- Klave, David (Patsy) Curnell and John (Liz) Johnson; three brothers, Gene (Mary) Wilson, Donald (Nancy) Wilson and Robert (Karen) Wilson; also survived by 21 grandchildren and6 great grandchildren. John retired from Chrysler CTC as a designer after 44 years. He was a member of UAW Local 412 and member of the Knights of Columbus, Imlay City Council Fourth Degree Knight. He was a volunteer First Aid Instructor for the American Red Cross for more than 40 years. He was an avid bowler, swimmer and golfer.