Earl W. Wilson Jr.

July 15, 1947 - December 13, 2021

Earl William Wilson Jr. 74, of Henryville, transitioned on Monday, December 13, 2021 at home. He was the loving husband of JoAnne (McGraw) Wilson, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Earl Sr. and Anna Mae (Williams) Wilson. A proud Veteran, Earl served in the United States Army. During his working career, he was a bus driver for the New Jersey Transit and retired after 47 years. Earl was a founding member of the Seasoned Veterans Club of Marshalls Creek and a member of Innovation Church in Paradise Valley. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children: Kevin Wilson and his wife, Joan; Sharlene Winbush; Darlene Winbush; and Constance "Conni" Wilson-Springer and her husband, Nate; grandchildren: Chanel, James Jr., Malcom, Devin, Brielle, Jordan, Jaiden, Raven, and Tiersa; one expected great-granddaughter; a sister: Susan Cuyler, nieces, nephews, an uncle, cousin and A LOT of friends. In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his stepson, Raven Oliver; sister, JoAnne James; brother, Jose "Butchie" Taborn. There will be a viewing from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, December 22 at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. Pastor Charles Kollar will conduct a service at noon at the funeral home. Repast to follow. Interment will take place at 1 p.m. Monday, December 27 at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. Private cremation is entrusted to Bolock Funeral Home Crematory.