Service Details
His funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory at 4:00 P.M. with Pastor Cortez Wilson officiating. There will be a visitation in the funeral home from 3:00 P.M. until the time of services.
Emanuel “M.J.” Wilson Jr., 65, of Racine, was called Home by his Loving Savior on Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born in Tunica, MS on November 03, 1956, the son of the late Emanuel and Addie May (nee: Lipscomb/Robinson) Wilson Sr.
He attended Rosa Fort Elementary School until he moved to Chicago in 1970. In 1980 he moved to Racine. Emanuel attended church at Wayman AME Church.
Emanuel had been employed by, Goodwill Industries, Warren Packaging, and Douglas Car Wash. Emanuel enjoyed family gatherings, playing cards, dominos, listening to the blues, joking, dancing, fishing, gardening, and helping other people. He was a huge Green Bay Packer Fan. He was loved and cared for by many and will be deeply missed.
Surviving are his two sisters, Jeanette (John Allen) Herndon, of Racine, and Christine Lipscomb, of Milwaukee; two brothers, Earl Wilson, on Manitowoc, WI, and Lowresta Wilson, of Sheboygan, WI; brother-in-law, Donnell Garrett; stepchildren, Tina (Anthony) Sims, Anthony Jamison, all of Racine, and AnnJeanette Jamison, of Milwaukee, goddaughter, Shontaya Mundy, best friend, Albert Dunn, who was like his brother, and close family friend, Haven Smith. His nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Emanuel was preceded in death by three sisters, Doris Garrett, Elizabeth Wilson, and Queenesta “Queenie” Wilson; and a brother, Samuel Wilson.
Carolyn Upchurch-McInnis says
Sure gone miss your smile greeting me on the porch everyday. Rest In Peace dance partner.
Collette and Family says
My deepest condolence to the Wilson Family. MJ was my friend and my dance partner he will be truly missed.
Kenneth and Helen Lumpkin says
My sincere condole.nce and prayers to M. J. Family he was my neighbor on Cherry Street. My husband and I are sadden to hear of his passing praying for his family 🙏
Anonymous says
Rest In Heaven Pops 😔😔
Sabrina Hiler says
A good Man will be missed. Sabrina Hiler
Valerie K Oliver says
MY condolences to the family. Gone But Never Forgotten. Going to be missed
Sondra Norris Smith says
My sincere condolences to the family at this time of loss. May you be comforted by the thoughts and prayers of friends and loved ones.
Charles and Glorious Hicks says
Our sincere condolences to the Family for your loss. We hope that you will find comfort in your memories of music and dance.