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John Wilson

May 20, 1955 — May 3, 2018

John E. Wilson, IV born in May 1955, of Smyrna, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, May 3, 2018.

John explored many different careers during his lifetime, but spent the last years traveling the country and camping in his RV. Through the years he enjoyed entertaining his friends and family and was known for his love of cooking.

John is preceded in death by his parents John E. Wilson, III and Marilyn Sword Wilson of Smyrna, two beloved sisters, Merrill Stafford and Kathryn David, and grandparents, John E. Wilson JR. Bertha Merrill Wilson of Smyrna, and William O. Sword and Viola Shaad Sword of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

John will be fondly remembered by his only son John Arthur Wilson of St. Paul Minnesota, sister Cynthia Dooley and husband Ronald of Smyrna, DE, brother in law Brian David of Smyrna, DE, sister Victoria Beck and husband Maurice of Chester, VA, along with a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend the sincerest thanks to the nursing staff (3A and 2 north) at Bayhealth Dover for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers please support the steadfast work of Compassionate Care Hospice of Delaware 248 E. Chestnut Hill Rd Suite 4, Newark, DE 19713.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at the “Big House” on Saturday, June 16th at 3 p.m.
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