James B. Wilson, 76, of Kentland, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 27, 2022. He was born January 15, 1946 in Earl Park, IN to the late Brent F. and Helen (Haynes) Wilson.

James proudly served in the in the United States Army as a Medic during the Vietnam War from 1965 until his Honorable Discharge in 1967. His marriage was to Linda Minick on October 26, 1997 in Ozark, AR and she survives. James had lived in Hawaii and Indianapolis before returning to rural Indiana in 1989.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 23 of Kentland and Masonic Lodge of Indianapolis. He worked in the construction field for several years and ended his working career in real estate buying and selling homes along with remodeling.

He enjoyed spending his time gardening, working in the lawn, fishing, collecting hats and various items that intrigued him.

Surviving along with his wife Linda, are daughters, Crystal (Matt) Wittenborn of Kentland, Ronda (Johnny) Costilla of Brook, and Ashley Martin (significant other: Cory Carroll) of Hartford City, IN. James is survived by one brother, Woodrow (Evelyn) Wilson of Clinton, IL, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death along with his parents are two brothers, Frank and John Wilson; sister, Linda Lou and nephew, Jeff “Cody” Wilson.

Friends may call from 10 AM (CDT) until the time of Funeral Service 12 PM (CDT) Friday, June 3, 2022 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Pastor Tom Bennett of the Wolcott Christian Church to officiate. Interment with military honors to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland.

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