Obituary for James “Jim” Bryan Wilson

James Bryan Wilson (Jim,) age 70, peacefully handed away on the Laurels in Huber Heights on Monday, January 20, 2026.  He was born on September 3, 1955, in Springfield, Ohio.  He was the one son of Colleen and Robert Wilson who preceded him in dying.  James is survived by seven loving sisters.  Susan Quealy of the Villages, Fl., Kathleen DuPree of Cincinnati, OH., Elizabeth Simpkins (David) of Centerville, OH., Cynthia Dillard of Tipp City, OH., Rebecca Wilson of Dayton OH., Margaret Bush (Brian) of Liberty Township, OH., and Carolyn Price (James) of Tipp City, OH.  He can also be survived by his daughter Lori and her husband Ben of Springboro, OH. and 12 nieces and nephews.  Jim’s biggest love and satisfaction was his household, and he loved and regarded ahead to each second with them.  

Jim attended Tippecanoe High School and was a member of the category of 1974.  During his youth he labored on the Tip Top Cannery, The Miami Conservatory District and the Sidney Foundry.  He additionally hitchhiked all around the nation and sometimes shared reminiscences together with his sisters.  His fondest reminiscences have been the seashores in Florida in addition to the majestic Redwoods in California.  Jim was a lover of nature, and he had an additional eager sense of nature.  He might inform you absolutely anything about forest animals. birds or fish.  One time whereas driving, he randomly identified the eagle’s nest on I-75 close to Piqua.  As a baby he might choose up snapping turtles, large snakes, opossums, bumblebees and even spiders with no concern.  Sometimes he would deliver dwelling orphaned child animals to look after.  In current years he beloved gathering walnuts to feed squirrels.   His very favourite pastime was fishing.  Jim might reel within the greatest catfish or bass, a small bluegill and typically a turtle.  He knew the place to search out worms and crawdads and was all the time looking out for a brand new fishing spot. 

Jim was an especially sort and giving particular person with a novel and fast humorousness. Growing up in a household of women, naturally he beloved to buy.  His favourite purchases have been coats, jackets, vests and hats.  He actually beloved hats and Jim regarded good in any type of hat, from a Stetson Cowboy hat to an Elmer Fudd winter cap.  Jim was beloved by all that met him as a result of he was so easygoing and by no means preferred to make a fuss.  He was additionally a really giving particular person, all the time shopping for issues for buddies, roommates or members of the family and even strangers. Jim shall be dearly missed by his household and buddies.

A visitation shall be held at 1:00 PM till time of service at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 26, 2026 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Burial to comply with at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. The household means that anybody wishing to make a memorial contribution in Jim’s honor to please think about Tri County Board of Mental Health, 1280 N. Co. Rd. 25A, Troy, Ohio 45373. Online condolences could also be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.

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