COLUMBUS
John Arthur Wilson also known as Deddy, Homeboy, HiJack, Deacon Wilson or as his wife affectionately called him Teddy, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbus, Indiana on Wednesday, July 6, 2020, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, of sixty-nine years; his children, DuWyce, Theresa, John A. III and Hussein; brother, Herbert Wilson of Atlanta, Georgia; sister-in-law, Aneesah Shaheed of Marietta, Georgia; Aunt, Thelma Smith and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Born in Moultrie, Georgia on March 29, 1932, to father, Samuel Wilson and mother, Pearlie McCray. John attended the Roselle New Jersey Public School System, although he didn’t receive much of a formal education, that did not stop his success. He worked odd jobs he could find starting at an early age. His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led to many successful endeavors.
John started off as a truck driver and soon owned his own company, T&W Trucking. During his lifetime he was also on the Special Police Force in Newark, New Jersey, as well as owning several properties, one being The Ebony Manor in Newark and ninety-six acres of land in Georgia. Hence, one of his favorite sayings (and he had a lot of them) “talk makes plans, money buy land”.
John was also an inventor and he successfully developed a vehicle alarm system that he named The Hi Jack Light. In his spare time, some of his many hobbies were thinking of new innovations and engaging in community outreach.
He was anointed in building up God’s kingdom and bringing people together with the way he told stories and made scriptures come alive. He served fervently in the church. Starting at Holy Temple COGIC in Newark, New Jersey as a Deacon. Then moving to Mission for Today in Brooklyn, New York and finally at Faith Hope and Love COGIC of Columbus, Indiana. John was known for his sense of humor and for his love for God.
John was predeceased in death by his parents, siblings and his children, Gary, Gino, Randy, Adrienne Wilson and Peggy Hamilton.
The funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday at Faith Hope and Love Church of God in Christ; Pastor Mike Harris will officiate. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 10 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Mr. Wilson will be laid to rest at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Turning Point.
Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkeswaveglick.com.
