01/14/14 - NNHS Newsletter - Mr. James P. Wilson, Jr.
James P. Wilson, Jr. |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
I am
deeply grieved to report this sad news.
Beloved former Newport
News High School band director and administrator
Mr. James
P. Wilson, Jr.,
passed
away at his home in Emporia on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the age of 81.
Few people have
impacted my life more deeply than Mr. Wilson.
He will be greatly missed.
From the Richmond Times-Dispatch - 01/14/14:
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WILSON, James
P. Jr., of Emporia, Va., died peacefully Saturday, January 11, 2014, at
home after a long illness.
Jim was a life-long educator in Virginia. He began his career as the band director at Newport News High School, where his bands won numerous awards around the state. He became a school administrator in 1969 and served as an assistant principal and principal at several high schools in Virginia. He retired as principal from Greensville County High School in 1988. |
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After retirement, he taught at Southside Virginia Community College for 10 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara. He is also survived by his daughters, Stephanie Vassar (Tim) of Glen Allen, Va. and Meg Lumpkin (Brent) of Emporia; and his four grandchildren, Rachel Vassar, Mason Lumpkin, Isaac Vassar, and Haley Lumpkin. The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to his caregiver, Joy Mallory, and to Crater Community Hospice. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, January 16 at Owen Funeral Home in Jarratt, Va. Visitation will be one hour prior to and one hour after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Greensville Volunteer Rescue
Squad, P.O. Box 108, Emporia, Va. 23847. Online condolences may be made at
www.owenfh.com.
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January 14, 2014, 6:38 AM
~ Brenda Matthews, Emporia, Virginia January 14, 2014, 8:13 AM
~ Clayton and Louise Allen, Emporia, Virginia 23847 January 14, 2014
“When the Saints Go Marching In”. March on, Mr. Wilson, but keep
that line straight! Family, What a wonderful man who taught us Typhoons so much as our band director at NNHS, not just about music but about life – dedication, hard work, perseverance, teamwork, and caring to name just a few. I cannot watch a parade without thinking of him and how great he made our senior band sound and look, nothing like the lack of standards today. My grandchildren even know as we watch local parades and on T.V. how proud grandma is to have been a member of Mr. Wilson's band! May he rest in peace that he so deserves. Prayers are with your family at this time of your grief. Sincerely and with great sadness, Sherry Hensel Garcia Huycke ‘69 (Bell section and clarinet) Christine Hensel, Band Parent President ~ Sherry Hensel Huycke, Hampton, Virginia Contact Me |
Our deepest sympathies
are extended to Mr. Wilson's family, friends, and former students at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have
Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Onward Christian Soldiers
Words by Sabine
Baring Gould in Church Times, 1865
Music (St. Gertrude) by Arthur S. Sullivan, 1871
Onward Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banner go!
Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
2. At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundation quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise!
Chorus:
3. Like a mighty army
Moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.
Chorus:
4. Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and Honor,
Unto Christ the King;
This thro' countless ages
Men and angels sing.
Chorus:
"Onward Christian Soldiers" midi and lyrics courtesy of
http://ingeb.org/spiritua/onwardch.html - 04/16/07Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05Animated Army Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Musical Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/eltonjohn/561/indexoldies2.html - 05/06/09