Ed Wilson

Mr. John “Ed” Wilson, age 69, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Mr. Wilson was born February 24, 1956, in Rockmart, Georgia, son of the late Moses Wilson, Sr. and Johnnie Fields Wilson.

Mr. Wilson truly loved the simple joys of life. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and took great pride in caring for his donkey, cows, and chickens. His love for animals reflected the kindness he showed to everyone he met. Mr. Wilson had a deep desire to help others and quietly lived that out by collecting food for “God’s Helping Hands,” a ministry he started to help those in need. His faith guided his life, and he cherished the time he spent with his church family. Above all else, Mr. Wilson loved his family deeply and devoted his life to caring for them. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, he will be remembered for his gentle spirit and generous heart and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilson is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Vines Wilson; and brother, Reverend Moses Wilson, Jr.

Mr. Wilson is survived by his son, Anthony Wilson; daughter, Lisa Morris and her husband, Brad; grandchildren: Courtney Summerville and her husband, Preston, Corey Vines and his wife, Veronica, Dylan Dobbs, Taylor Wilson, Anthony Wilson, Jr. and his wife, Anna, and Andrew Wilson; great-grandchildren: Lennox Martinez, and Mason Thompson; and brother, Mike Wilson.

Memorial services to celebrate his life will be held, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Valley View Baptist Church, at 5:00 PM, with Reverend Danny Tucker and Reverend John Redding officiating.

The family will receive friends, Friday, January 23, 2026, from 4:00 PM until the service hour, at Valley View Baptist Church.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers: Anthony Wilson, Jr., Dylan Dobbs, Corey Vines, Jacob Ray, Matthew Wilson, and Jonathan Wilson. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Wilson, Lennox Martinez, and Mason Thompson.

The Smith & Miller Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John “Ed” Wilson.