James Alexander Wilson's Obituary
Wilson, James Alexander went home to his Lord April 27, 2009. He was born September 28, 1913 in Youngstown, Ohio and moved to Dallas in 1919. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1931 and studied engineering at the University of Texas and SMU. He was Chairman of the Board of Double-E, Inc. where he worked for 75 years until 2 weeks before his death. He was an innovative engineer who designed the first hydraulically-actuated wireline packoff. He was awarded a patent for this device which greatly improved the safety and convenience of wireline operations. He also holds patents for swabs and other oil well products. Jim was a charter member of Park Cities Presbyterian Church and a member of the Dallas Petroleum Club, The Northwood Club, West Lakes Hunting and Fishing Club and the Garden of the Gods Club. He enjoyed every day of his life, particularly the time he spent with his family and his golf, fishing, gin rummy and poker club friends. His hobbies included creating fine jewelry, painting, woodworking, model trains and reading. He is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth (Lib) of 64 years; his children Gail Heinonen and her husband Bob (Dallas), The Rev. Scott Wilson and his wife Lana (Weatherford, TX) and Julie Walker and her husband Breck (Nashville, TN); grandchildren Eric Heinonen, Elisa Heinonen, John Wilson (Jennifer), Mary Wilson Cobb (Jonathon), Cord Walker and Zach Walker; and 6 great-grandchildren. The family would like to express their gratitude to Teresia Njoroge, Erickson Mucheru, Ingrid Velasco, Drs. Kadesky, Wiggins, and Govinda, the staff at Edgemere and the staff on 6th West at Presbyterian Hospital for caring for Jim in his final weeks. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 1, at Park Cities Presbyterian Church, 4124 Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX, 75219 at 3:00 pm with a reception following in Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Park Cities Presbyterian Church, the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice.
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