James Lee Wilson

Mr. James Lee Wilson, 82, a resident of Columbia, died Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation, where he had made his home in recent years.

He was born on November 19, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and was the son of the late Robert Donald Wilson and the late Opal Stratton Wilson. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he worked for General Motors for 36 years. He loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle and went to every state but North Dakota and Washington state and never trailered it.

Survivors include his son, Robert Wilson of Bedford, Indiana; daughter, Amy Wilson of Maryville, TN; brother, Robert (Beverly) Wilson of Ten Mile, TN; former wife, Valerie Taylor.  

In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lori Bullock Wilson on September 6, 2007.

A graveside service for Mr. Wilson will be conducted Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. at Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 7931 McCrory Lane, Nashville, TN 37221. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard.

Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.