James "Bo" Wilson Funeral and Memorial Fund
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A beloved father, brother, son, uncle, and friend was taken from this world on January 2nd. James "Bo" Wilson lost his long fought battle and will be laid to rest on Thursday January 7th, 2021.
I am at a loss for words trying to figure out what to say here. My dad was so many things. He was full of so much emotion. I believe he felt everything in a much different way than the rest of us. He was filled to the brim with love. He loved so openly and so fully. It's so unfair that he was taken from us this soon and I always thought I would have more time.
If you knew my dad in the recent years you know he has long struggled with alcoholism. His brain was sick. His sick brain allowed him to let his body get sick. It got bad; worse than any of us ever knew. He was so good at hiding it and putting on a face to protect our feelings. Even while he was struggling and in pain he wanted to protect those around him from the harsh truth. He was too ill to let in help. He tried, I know he did, but in the end, it never really worked. It had too strong of a hold on him.
The only thing holding me together right now is knowing he is no longer in pain, no longer fighting such a hard fight. He can finally relax, finally have some clarity, and most importantly, finally be at peace. I know he is here watching over me, and watching over all of the other lives he held so close to him.
I have a lot of regrets when it comes to my relationship with my dad over these past few months. So many "should haves" and "could haves". If I did this I could have made it better. If I said that I would've made him happier. If only I would've tried harder to get past it all...Unfortunately, I will never be able to do or say any of those things to him in person.
There is one last thing I can do for him on this Earth, though. I can make his memorial the best it can be. As his oldest child and next of kin, funeral arrangements have fallen on my shoulders. I am lucky enough to have an amazingly supportive family that is taking a lot of the workload over for me, because no daughter should have to go through this at only 23 years old. But I am here to ask for your help. In a harsh, honest truth, my dad did not have much in the realm of funds. It's not going to be the easiest to cover the entire bill for his funeral. I am very aware that times are tough with COVID job losses, as I have been directly impacted by that myself. But if you are willing and able to spare anything to help cover the costs of my father's funeral, it would be more appreciated than you would ever truly know.
If you would like to know what your donation would be going to, expenses include general funeral home usage costs, purchasing an extended size casket (dad is a big man and would be too scrunched in a normal sized casket), memorial cards, memorial book, transportation, and cremation.
Again, anything is helpful and would be so appreciated. If you are not able to donate it would mean a lot to me if you could follow the link below and leave some kind words under his obituary. This link also contains the details of his service for Thursday.
https://www.hodappfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-r-bo-wilson-jr/
If you have made it to this point, thank you. Thank you for taking the time to read about my dad. Thank you for taking the time to donate or leave kind words for him. As you go about your lives, I ask that you stop to think of him often. I ask that you talk to him and share your stories with him. If you come across something that reminds you of him and feel comfortable doing so, reach out and tell me about it. Keep his memory alive and thriving. He touched so many people in his time in this world, and I know he will continue to do so from the other side.
Thank you, everyone. And dad, I love you so much. Never forget that.
-Emma "Rosie" Wilson
I am at a loss for words trying to figure out what to say here. My dad was so many things. He was full of so much emotion. I believe he felt everything in a much different way than the rest of us. He was filled to the brim with love. He loved so openly and so fully. It's so unfair that he was taken from us this soon and I always thought I would have more time.
If you knew my dad in the recent years you know he has long struggled with alcoholism. His brain was sick. His sick brain allowed him to let his body get sick. It got bad; worse than any of us ever knew. He was so good at hiding it and putting on a face to protect our feelings. Even while he was struggling and in pain he wanted to protect those around him from the harsh truth. He was too ill to let in help. He tried, I know he did, but in the end, it never really worked. It had too strong of a hold on him.
The only thing holding me together right now is knowing he is no longer in pain, no longer fighting such a hard fight. He can finally relax, finally have some clarity, and most importantly, finally be at peace. I know he is here watching over me, and watching over all of the other lives he held so close to him.
I have a lot of regrets when it comes to my relationship with my dad over these past few months. So many "should haves" and "could haves". If I did this I could have made it better. If I said that I would've made him happier. If only I would've tried harder to get past it all...Unfortunately, I will never be able to do or say any of those things to him in person.
There is one last thing I can do for him on this Earth, though. I can make his memorial the best it can be. As his oldest child and next of kin, funeral arrangements have fallen on my shoulders. I am lucky enough to have an amazingly supportive family that is taking a lot of the workload over for me, because no daughter should have to go through this at only 23 years old. But I am here to ask for your help. In a harsh, honest truth, my dad did not have much in the realm of funds. It's not going to be the easiest to cover the entire bill for his funeral. I am very aware that times are tough with COVID job losses, as I have been directly impacted by that myself. But if you are willing and able to spare anything to help cover the costs of my father's funeral, it would be more appreciated than you would ever truly know.
If you would like to know what your donation would be going to, expenses include general funeral home usage costs, purchasing an extended size casket (dad is a big man and would be too scrunched in a normal sized casket), memorial cards, memorial book, transportation, and cremation.
Again, anything is helpful and would be so appreciated. If you are not able to donate it would mean a lot to me if you could follow the link below and leave some kind words under his obituary. This link also contains the details of his service for Thursday.
https://www.hodappfuneralhome.com/obituary/james-r-bo-wilson-jr/
If you have made it to this point, thank you. Thank you for taking the time to read about my dad. Thank you for taking the time to donate or leave kind words for him. As you go about your lives, I ask that you stop to think of him often. I ask that you talk to him and share your stories with him. If you come across something that reminds you of him and feel comfortable doing so, reach out and tell me about it. Keep his memory alive and thriving. He touched so many people in his time in this world, and I know he will continue to do so from the other side.
Thank you, everyone. And dad, I love you so much. Never forget that.
-Emma "Rosie" Wilson
Organizer and beneficiary
Emma Wilson
Organizer
Newport, KY
Jan Lucier
Beneficiary
