James Olin Wilson, age 87, of Morganton, GA passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 in the V.A. Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Mr. Wilson was born on July 5, 1925 in Fannin County, GA to the late Herman Everett Wilson and Letha Mashburn Wilson. He retired from Sisson's Building Supply Company and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Wilson was a United States Navy veteran, serving in WWII.

He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Thyra Wilson of Morganton; grandchildren, James Herman Wilson, Jeremy Stephen Wilson, Charlotte Long, Josh Wilson, Shawn Wilson, Ginger and Amber; and fourteen great grandchildren.

Interment was in Hemptown Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the funeral home at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of arrangements.