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May The Work I’ve Done

Speak For Me...

Joseph “Ben”Wilson

ArrivalSeptember 18, 1946

DepartureDecember 31, 2012

Bearers of the BierFlaming Sword Lodge #101

Flower BearersElnora D. McGowan CT. #1 Heroines of Jericho

Amaranth CT. #59 O.E.S.

Honorary BearersPatrick Wilson Eric WilsonPrince Mitchell Ben Mills, Jr.W.M. Kelly Robert NicholsAnthony Mills Charles Mills

From Our HeartsWith humbled hearts and uplifted spirits, we sincerely thank each and every one of you for your support and love during the loss of our loved one. He was very special and there are no words to adequately express how much impact he has had on our lives and the lives of so many others. Everything you have done during our sorrow has been accepted and appreciated. Please keep us in your prayers that God will help us endure this storm of life. May God continue to bless all of you, for you have truly blessed us.

- The Family -

And He Shall Rest atSt. Paul M.B.C. Cemetery

Edwards, Mississippi

Services Fulfilled bySmith Mortuary

“Providing Compassionate Services”851 West Northside Drive • Clinton, MS 39056

Phone: (601) 924-6300www.smithmortuary.net

The fifth day of January, Twenty-Thirteen Eleven O’clock A.M.

In the Sanctuary ofSt. James Missionary Baptist Church

Highway 467 • Edwards, Mississippi 39066Rev. Bennard McKinley , Pastor Rev. Hugh T. Lewis, Officiating

Evangelist Takita Morrison, Mistress of Ceremony

- The Ministers, Bearers and Family Enter -Accompanied by Smith Mortuary Staff

Selection.........................................................................St. Mark Choir

The Scriptural Readings: Old Testament.......................................................Tommy Byrd New Testament....................................................Allen Dulaney

Prayer of Comfort...............................................Rev. Johnny Williams

Selection.........................................................................St. Mark Choir

Remarks (Three Minutes, Please)..................................Lacy CorneliusZenobia MillsWillie Bradley

Acknowledgments......................................Evangelist Takita Morrison

Obituary..........................................................................(Read Silently)

Selection.........................................................................St. Mark Choir

Eulogy...............................................................Rev. Hugh T. Lewis, Jr.

Final Glimpse ‘Til Glory.....................................Smith Mortuary Staff

- The Ministers, Bearers and Family Depart -Accompanied by Smith Mortuary Staff

***Repast Following Interment***St. James Missonary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

The Service His Loving Journey

Psalm 23“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:

He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths

of righteousness for His name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:

for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil;

my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.”

“Forever in our hearts”Fannie, Barbara, Pat, Prince, Eric, Renta,

Debra, LaShandra & Verlonda

Tribute of LoveJoseph “Ben” Wilson was born on a bright and blessed of September 18, 1946 in Bolton, Mississippi to Katy Wilson and Ben Allen Mills.

With the blessing of being raised in a loving, Christian home, Joseph accepted Christ at an early age at Orange Hill Baptist Church in Bolton, Mississippi. He continued his faith and love for God throughout his life.

Joseph was an active member of the community; a true people person. He was an active member of the Masonic Family. He served in several offices over the years in Flaming Sword Lodge # 101 F. & A.M Jurisdiction of Mississippi. His last office held was that of the Senior Warden. Bro. Wilson was also a member of the Elnora D. McGowan CT. #1 Heroines of Jericho, Past Patron of Amaranth #59 O.E.S., Rissah Temple #130 A.E.A.O.N.M.S and a 33rd degree Mason in Jackson Consistory #117.

He was employed with Gaddis Farm and he proudly owned and operated T’s Barbeque. He was an avid volunteer at the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner in Edwards, Mississippi, something he really looked forward to every year.

On December 31, 2012, Joseph peacefully departed this life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Katy Wilson; his father, Ben Mills; stepmother, Freddie Mills; grandparents, Johnny and Julia Wilson; brothers, Leroy Williams and Monroe Johnson; and sisters, Betty Johnson and Annette Mills.

Joseph leaves to mourn his passing, yet cherish his loving memories a devoted and loving wife, Fannie Wilson; five daughters, Debra Wilson, Renta Wilson, Barbara Thompson, all of Edwards, Mississippi, LaShandra McClure (Lonza) of Utica Missippi and Verlonda Neil (Michael) of Clinton, Mississippi; three sons, Prince Mitchell, Patrick Wilson and Eric Wilson (Angela), all of Edwards, Mississippi; five sisters, Zenobia, Jacque and Leslie Mills of Chicago, Illinois, Irma Tucker (Willie) of Jackson Mississippi and Masie Mc Graw of Bolton, Mississippi; five brothers, W.M Kelly (Ailean) of Bolton, Mississippi, Robert Nichols of Clinton Mississippi, Ben Jr. (Nadine), Anthony (Gail) and Charles Mills, all of Chicago, Illinois; sisters-in-law, Arlene (Frank), Johnnie B. (Joe), Lovie (Allen) Leslie (Albert), Liz (Jerald), Annie and Olivia; brothers-in-law, Henry (Leola), Jessie (Mandy), Jerry and Walter; nine aunts, three uncles, twenty-two grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.