Jack Lanier Wilson

Jack Lanier Wilson, 88, of Osceola, entered into rest Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011, in Osceola.

Born April 19, 1923, in Toccopola, Miss., to the late David H. and Annie Mae Wilson, he was a member of First United Methodist Church of Osceola, a Navy veteran, a retired manager of Osceola Municipal Power & Light and a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary Club. He enjoyed family, friends, Methodist Men's Club, fishing, golf and serving on the board of Osceola Boy Scouts Troop 221.

He is survived by one son, Dr. Mark K. Wilson and wife Connie of Osceola;

One daughter, Jennye Wilson Heidelberg and husband Jimmy of Pascagoula, Miss.; and

Four grandchildren, Miller Wilson of Osceola, Holly Wilson of Washington, D.C., Mary Heidelberg Banks and husband Brock of Mobile, Ala., and Kate Heidelberg of Pascagoula, Miss.

He also leaves behind a special friend, Ricarda Snellback.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary S. Wilson and wife Maxine G. Wilson.

Visitation was Monday at Roller-Swift Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Osceola. Burial will follow in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Tony Hill officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund. Online guestbook http://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com