James "Jimmy" Wilson

James “Jimmy” Harold Wilson, age 77, of Cosby, TN passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eual and Maudella Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Doris Wilson; son, Stacy (Shena) Wilson; daughter, Tracy Wilson; brothers, Larry (Anita) Wilson, Paul Wilson, Bill (Cassandra) Wilson, and Darius Wilson; sisters, Linda Wilson, Treva Jean Cozzolino, and Debra Wilson; grandchildren, Mikayla (Ryley) Howe, Dawson (Alia) Devotie, Stone (Aileena) Wilson, Shaydan O’Dell, Hank (Lexi) Reece, Destiny O’Dell, Waylon Reece, and Railen Wilson; great-grandson, Colsen Wilson; also many other family and friends. The family will receive friends 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Manes Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will follow at 7 p.m. in the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kris Brady and Rev. Ricky Hurst officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Papaw, You were always more than just our papaw, you were our role model, our biggest supporter, and our version of a superhero. To know you was to love you. The stubborn man who loved everyone more than himself. The man who worked hard so others never had to. The man who paved the way, who loved unconditionally and hard, always had the biggest, toothless grin that warmed your heart, who always gave everything he had with no expectation of anything in return. You were everything to all of us, and we are grateful to have had you as our papaw. You taught us how to put up a fight, how we should be treated as well as how to treat others, and how to never settle for less than we deserve. We will never forget the love you gave to us, or that twinkle in your eyes of how proud you were of us. We will survive you every day in efforts that we will be as kind, selfless, and compassionate as you. We love you to the moon and back. Until we meet again, papaw. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home, Newport ,TN.

James "Jimmy" Wilson

May 30, 1948 - July 12, 2025