MSG (Ret) John L. Wilson, a resident of East Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born February 28, 1936, at Walnut Hill, Alabama.

MSG (Ret) Wilson served his country honorably for more than 40 years in the AL Army National Guard. He served for many years in the famed 31st Infantry (Dixie) Division, 200th Inf. Regiment, Co K, the 31st Admin Company, and 158th Maintenance Company, retiring in grade Master Sergeant E-8.