James Wilson

James D. “Frog” Wilson, 66, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1944 in Monterey, Tennessee to the late B.J. Wilson and Lillie May (Lambert) Murphy who survives in Tennessee.

Also surviving are two sons, James “Tony” A. Wilson and Timothy Paul (Sara) Wilson, both of Bellefontaine; his siblings, Harold Wilson and Glenda Wilson both of Dayton, Ohio and Garlin Wilson of Tennessee; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.

A United States Army Veteran, Frog worked for the railroad as a brakeman. He enjoyed working on old cars and collecting frogs.

There will be a memorial gathering at 3 P.M. Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 501 Kennedy St. in Bellefontaine. His cremains will be interred in the Dayton National Cemetery Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11 A.M., with military honors provided by the Army Honor Guard.

The staff of the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine assisted the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Logan County Cancer Society 205 Palmer Ave. Bellefontaine, OH 43311

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