John Robert Wilson, 55, of Amite, La., and formerly of La Porte, Ind., passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021.
He was born Nov. 12, 1965, in La Porte to Robert and Joyce (Upp) Wilson.
John was an automotive body technician and had been employed with Ferrara Fire Apparatus in Louisiana. He loved everything 4×4, trucks, 4-wheeling and the outdoors. Above all he dearly loved his children and grandson, never hesitating to make his affection known. He will be deeply missed by many friends and family.
John is survived by a daughter, Courtney (David Emmons) Pinks of Walkerton, Ind.; a son, Nathan (Lindsey) Wilson of Kewanna, Ind.; a grandson, Cohen Pinks; his mother, Joyce Wilson of Kingsford Heights, Ind.; and a sister, Juli (Rick) Boisvert of North Judson, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Wilson.
Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 17, at Tracy Cemetery, Hamlet, Ind. A Celebration of Life for John will follow the burial at the American Legion, 500 Grayton Rd., Kingsford Heights, Ind. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, La Porte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, 1117 Indiana Ave., La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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