Jack Wilson, 96, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Heritage Health.

He was born April 12, 1924, to Franklin and Bernice (Toliver) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and five sisters.

Jack was a US Air Force veteran serving in WWII and the Korean War. He retired from the Illinois Department of Public Health and was a booster for the University of Illinois. Jack was a Shriner, member of the VFW and American Legion and former member of the Inter-Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County. He was a former resident of Mill Creek.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of a funeral service at noon on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: Alzheimer's Association.

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