Obituary for Joseph Michael Wilson
Joseph M. Wilson, (61) of Athens, TX, was born in Port St. Joe, FL on August 18, 1960 to James and VeDora Wilson. Joe always described his childhood upbringing as idyllic with many fun-filled days spent hunting, fishing, playing sports and attending church.
Joe graduated from Port St. Joe high school in 1978. As a result of his academic and athletic achievements, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He spent his time there as a collegiate boxer and earned a bachelors degree in engineering. He graduated in May 1982 and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Joe served his country as a combat engineer, deploying to Norway, Lebanon, Japan and Korea. After leaving the military, Joe spent his career as a medical device engineer, retiring in 2021.
In April 1979 Joe met his wife Aileen while she was attending Hood College. They married in June 1982 and together they welcomed into their family and raised two children, Kimberly and John.
As a young child, Joe accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. As an adult, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Joe deeply loved God and served Him throughout his life. He was so excited in February 2021 to enter into full-time ministry. His passion for setting captives free and helping others discover their spiritual birthright was the hallmark of his role as a prayer coach with Bride Ministries.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents James T. Wilson, Jr. and Jessie V. Clements Wilson. He is survived by his wife Aileen D. Wilson, children Kimberly A. Wilson, John C. (Nikki) Wilson; grandchildren Bruce Campen, Dana Campen, Keira Wilson, Blake Wilson. He also leaves behind his sisters Pamela (Fred) Boede, and Cynthia (Clyde) Summers, sister-in-law Elizabeth Williams (Michael Hering), nieces Niki (Thomas) Moore, Jessica (Kash) Shirvan, Grace Hering, nephew Caleb Hering; his cousins Steve Freeman, Cheryl Steen, Roy Clements, Mark Clements and several great nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank all the many intercessors who prayed for and supported Joe in his ministry. They also wish to thank the many individuals who cared for and prayed for Joe during his cancer journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to Bride Ministries International,
PO BOX 565, Katy, TX 74492-565 or to Caring Hearts Hospice, 2115 W. Main St., Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 or to CASA, 1104 E. Tyler St., Athens, TX 75751.
“The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” Daniel 11:32
Joe graduated from Port St. Joe high school in 1978. As a result of his academic and athletic achievements, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. He spent his time there as a collegiate boxer and earned a bachelors degree in engineering. He graduated in May 1982 and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. Joe served his country as a combat engineer, deploying to Norway, Lebanon, Japan and Korea. After leaving the military, Joe spent his career as a medical device engineer, retiring in 2021.
In April 1979 Joe met his wife Aileen while she was attending Hood College. They married in June 1982 and together they welcomed into their family and raised two children, Kimberly and John.
As a young child, Joe accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. As an adult, he received the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Joe deeply loved God and served Him throughout his life. He was so excited in February 2021 to enter into full-time ministry. His passion for setting captives free and helping others discover their spiritual birthright was the hallmark of his role as a prayer coach with Bride Ministries.
Joe is preceded in death by his parents James T. Wilson, Jr. and Jessie V. Clements Wilson. He is survived by his wife Aileen D. Wilson, children Kimberly A. Wilson, John C. (Nikki) Wilson; grandchildren Bruce Campen, Dana Campen, Keira Wilson, Blake Wilson. He also leaves behind his sisters Pamela (Fred) Boede, and Cynthia (Clyde) Summers, sister-in-law Elizabeth Williams (Michael Hering), nieces Niki (Thomas) Moore, Jessica (Kash) Shirvan, Grace Hering, nephew Caleb Hering; his cousins Steve Freeman, Cheryl Steen, Roy Clements, Mark Clements and several great nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank all the many intercessors who prayed for and supported Joe in his ministry. They also wish to thank the many individuals who cared for and prayed for Joe during his cancer journey.
In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to be made to Bride Ministries International,
PO BOX 565, Katy, TX 74492-565 or to Caring Hearts Hospice, 2115 W. Main St., Gun Barrel City, TX 75156 or to CASA, 1104 E. Tyler St., Athens, TX 75751.
“The people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” Daniel 11:32