Eugene "Gene" James Wilson

Eugene “Gene” James Wilson, age 74, of Vass, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 2:00pm at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Brown officiating. The family will received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home from 1 until 2.

Gene was born in Montgomery County on June 30, 1950, to the late Clayton and Evelyn Pate Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Eugene J. Wilson, Jr.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was also a skilled taxidermist in his spare time.  He loved to spent time feeding his dogs and squirrels but most important he loved spending time with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Alicia Wilson; children, Laronda Collins of Seagrove, Christopher Michael Wilson (Tammy) of Asheboro; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.

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