John W. "Chief" "Jack" Wilson

Passed 8/31/2009

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Obituary For John W. "Chief" "Jack" Wilson

John W. “Chief” “Jack” Wilson, 79, of Wintersville, Ohio died Monday, August 31, 2009 at Trinity West.  He was born June 7, 1930 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late Ralph H. and Marie Arlene Tichnel Wilson.  Jack attended Starkdale Presbyterian Church.  He was a member of Steubenville Masonic Lodge 45 F & AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville, Aladdin Shrine, Steubenville Shrine Club and FOP Lodge 97.  He was an Army veteran and worked at Weirton Steel for 37 years in plant protection.  Jack retired as the Cross Creek Township Chief of Police in 2007 after 40 years of service.  He was inducted into the Policeman’s Hall of Fame in 2008.  Preceding Jack in death was two brothers Robert E. & James D. Wilson.  Surviving are his wife of 57 years Martha Ann Parks Wilson whom he married September 27, 1951; children Suzanne (Jeff) Smith of Dover, OH, Jeff (Cindy) Wilson of Wintersville, OH and Mary (Frank) Bohach of Weirton, WV; three grandchildren Michelle (Alan) Bauman of Sewickley, PA, Johnna (Derrick) Webb of Louisa, KY and Alicia Wilson of Wintersville, OH; five great grandchildren Isiah, Mackenzie, Jackson and Brody Bauman and Hunter Wilson Webb; two brothers Ralph R. “Dick” (Pat) Wilson of Bloomingdale, OH and Donald E. (Pat) Wilson of McGowan, TX; sister Cheryl A. (John) Bronner of Michigan City, IN; sister-in-law Barbara Wilson of Wintersville, OH and many nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where a service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Phillip Makari officiating.  Entombment at Union Cemetery.  FOP Lodge 97 Service Thursday 7 p.m.  Memorial Donations may be directed to FOP Lodge 97, PO Box 2477, Wintersville, OH 43953

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  • 09/03/2024

    Mary Susan and I are very sorry for you loss. Roger & Susan Kirkpatrick

  • 09/03/2024

    Aunt Martha, Susan, Jeff, and Marylynn I am so sorry for your lose. My best memory of Uncle Jack was this past July. He looked great! He gave Glenn some sunglasses and showed us his new car! I wish we could be there. Love, Robin & Glenn

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary, we are so sorry about your Dad's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.

  • 09/03/2024

    Martha,Jeff, Mary and Susan ~ We are so sorry for the loss. We will hold all of the great memories of Jack in our hearts, he was very close to all of us, especially my dad (Tom Mankowski). Our prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Tom, Kay, Tammy and Debi Mankowski

  • 09/03/2024

    Mary, So sorry for your dads passing thoughts and prayer are with you.

  • 09/03/2024

    We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Jack. It was such a shock as I am sure it was to all of you. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered for many wonderful reasons. Our entire family would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy and pray that all of you will find comfort in your memories. Kenny, Lisa, and Kera Wells

  • 09/03/2024

    Johnna & Family - I just wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Love, Rachel & Kelly

  • 09/03/2024

    Martha, Very sorry to read about Jack, I along with many others will really miss him, our deepest sympathys to you and your family. Don Billham

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff and Cindy,I am so sorry for your loss ,they are no words I can say other than if I can help in any way just ask ,you are in my prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Sorry for your loss. We will miss Jack in Fl.He was a great guy.

  • 09/03/2024

    Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember the last time I saw Jack (and you). Diane and I were standing in the driveway at your house (we were returning the carpet machine) with the two of you. We talked for so long. Had we only known. . . I want that to be my last memory of him. A Happy time. If you need anything, I am just around the corner. Love, George

  • 09/03/2024

    so sorry for your loss jack was a very respected man and will be remembered by everyone who knew him with love Amber Good

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Wilson Family, We were so sorry to hear about Jack's passing. We enjoyed seeing him this summer as we always did when he visited Michigan City. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Cheryl, we love you and our hearts are with you. Love, Pat and Ron

  • 09/03/2024

    Cheryl, we were so sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Fondly, Marlynne and Carl

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Cheryl,Martha,Jeff,Cindy, We were so sorry to learn of Jack's passing. We always enjoyed his company when he visited in Michigan City. Cheryl- when you spoke of Jack it was always so evident how proud you were of your big brother. Please extend our sympathy to the entire family. Sincerely, Bunny & Paul Dimke

  • 09/03/2024

    Martha, Jack was my brother-in-law for 57 years and I loved him dearly. I only hope and pray that he knew that. Please Martha, I hope you already know this, even though we live so far apart, if you need ANYTHING you can count on me. Love, Joyce

  • 09/03/2024

    Jeff & Cindy And everyone who loved Jack} Our most heartfelt condolances on your great loss. You are all in our prayers.God bless you all during this diffiult time. With Love The Scott Family{Lowery aka Fuzz&Cheryl&Melissa}

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