Jack Marshall Wilson

Jack was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 13, 1942. He was predeceased by his mother and father Ron and Rhoda Wilson, brothers Jim and Bob Wilson, grandson Jake Fletcher, and beloved dog, Bailey. He is survived by his wife Karen of 56 years and their two children, daughter Leslie Fletcher (husband Mike) and son Robert Wilson (wife Sherrie). He is also survived by granddaughter Rachel Fletcher, nephew Robb Wilson, sister-in-law Cheryl Wilson, brother-in-law Michael Adler (wife Virginia). Jack graduated from Wayne State University with a B.A. in Economics. He worked at Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors as a service manager and later area sales manager in the Atlanta region. He traveled overseas extensively to various parts of Africa, South America, and Europe on business. Later, he worked for the Onan Corporation and retired from Barnes Industries as area sales manager. Jack served his country for eleven years as a Captain in the Air National Guard. After retirement, he and Karen split their time between North Venice, FL, Scaly Mountain, NC and Sky Valley, GA. He played tennis and golf for many years before discovering pickleball which became his favorite. Jack was a voracious reader, especially of war history, a determined crossword puzzle solver, and an avid follower of politics and current events. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles in the mountains of North Georgia and North Carolina, often owing more than one at a time. Jack also owned a large collection of antique rifles and guns. They were artfully displayed on antlers throughout our mountain home. Jack and Karen traveled extensively and took at least one major trip annually. Trips in recent years included Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Ecuador, Russia, Greece, Turkey and most European countries. Visiting America’s national parks was also a favorite. A Celebration of Life will be held in Jack's honor on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Farley Funeral Home in Venice, FL. Visitation hours will be from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, with a Service starting at 3:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Tidewell Hospice of Venice in his name. Visitation Information Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Farley Funeral Home - Venice Chapel Address: 265 Nokomis Avenue South Venice, FL 34285 941-488-2291 | Map