Jack H. Wilson, Sr.
Obituary
Jack Herbert Wilson, Sr, 87 of Richmond, Texas, passed away on
Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 3, 1938 to
John M. and Frances V. Wilson.
A man who invariably had a joke or story to share, Jack lived a full and
blessed life. He graduated from North Texas State College with a Bachelor’s in
Business and began his career working as a sales representative for several
different oil companies. Mid-life he decided to switch things up and became a
stock broker. In the last stage of his career, he worked in the finance
department for several different automotive dealerships in San Antonio and
Houston. Being actively involved in his children’s lives was important to Jack,
so you would often find him the coach of his son’s baseball team or
volunteering to serve a meal to the youth at University United Methodist
Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In February of 1990, he married Gloria
Elizabeth Payales and the two of them created a beautiful blended family.
Throughout his life, Jack has always taken pleasure in cooking, whether it
was making “smack you lips” waffles, barbequing, or boiling crawfish in the
backyard. He was a consummate cook who enjoyed entertaining and feeding
his family and friends. Always ready for an adventure, Jack enjoyed traveling
and seeing all of the wonders of our world with his family. His final passion
was to cheer on the University of Texas Longhorns, Louisiana State
University Tigers, or any of his other favorite teams to the hoped for victory.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, sister Juanita, and
daughter- in- law, Laura Wilson. Beloved family he leaves behind are his wife of
35 years, Gloria; his children Lucinda Wilson Wood (Kenneth) and Jack H.
Wilson, Jr.; his stepchildren Antonette Munsayac (Roland) and Ann Lizette
Samson (Lloyd); and seven grandchildren Cassandra (Kyle), Joshua, Ryan,
Lauren, Aidan, Aly, and Reagan.
Jack touched many lives with his quiet strength, generosity, and
enduring love for his family and the Lord. Your prayers, presence, and
support are deeply appreciated. Visitation will begin at 3:00 with the funeral
service starting at 5:00 on June 12, 2025 at Leal Funeral Home, 11123 Katy
Freeway, Houston. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on June 13, 2025
at Forest Park Southwest Cemetery in Richmond, Texas.
"During one of the hardest moments of our lives, Alyssa at Leal Funeral Home was a true blessing to our family. She guided us gently through every decision, never rushing us, and always making sure our wishes for my father were honored. Her kindness brought us comfort when we felt overwhelmed and brokenhearted."— Karen Aguilar
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