John Wilson

Mr. John Thomas Wilson, age 62, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at his home. He was born on April 29, 1948 in Huntington Beach, CA to the late Frank T. and Dorothy Ristrom Wilson. Mr. Wilson is also preceded in death by his brother, Rick B. Wilson. John was a down to earth, fun loving guy who was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed riding his Harley. He was of the Catholic faith and a head engine builder. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Hartsell Funeral Home, Concord, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. A memorial service will follow in the chapel at 7:00 PM. Graveside will be a private family event. He is survived by his sisters, Dolly Wilson and husband, Andrew Pitman and Sue Wages and husband, Terry; nieces, Megan R. Wilson, Brittany R. Wilson, and Kaitlyn Reisinger; nephews, R.J.Wilson, James Wages, Dillon Reisinger, and Derek Reisinger; step sons, Kelly D. Kellis and wife, Patty and Jarad Kellis; and grandchildren, Karissa D. Kellis and Kourtney D. Kellis.