Joe Nathan Wilson was born September 19, 1922 in Vossburg, Mississippi to Rena and Karl Wilson. Joe resided in Vossburg and then settled in Michigan. He was a World War II Army Veteran. He worked at Lakey Foundry as a Cupula Liner. He retired from the working world, owning his own painting business. He had a strong sense of family and looked out for everyone. Joe was preceded in death by: his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Dorothy Fay Wilson and Sharon Wray; two sons, Keith and Lance Wilson; brother, Carl Wilson; and two sisters, Clara Bell and Ocenia Buxton. Joe made his transition onward, peacefully, in the comfort of his home, February 9, 2012. He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Larry Wilson, Sandy Reeves, Debbie Wilson, and Lamar (Crystal) Wilson, Sr.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Joe will be deeply missed but never forgotten.