James "Jimbo" Arnold Wilson III was born August 28, 1984 in Hayward, the son of James A. Wilson Jr. and Sonya "Sunny" M. Harrington. James joined the Army and graduated from basic training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina in April 2004, he then went on to complete Signal Support Systems Training in Fort Gordon, Georgia in September 2004. He was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas from September 2004-July 2006. He was then stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia from July 2006-September 2008. James was deployed to Iraq with his first tour from January 2005- January 2006 and second tour from June 2007- June 2008. James then returned to his home of Lac Courte Oreilles in 2008, where he worked for a tree service. He was a loving father, and adored his kids, he loved taking them for walks, playing at the park and fishing. He also loved to hunt, go spearing and the Green Bay Packers. He will be remembered for having a big heart, always willing to help people out and being a hard worker. His presence and smile will be missed by many.

He is survived by his parents Sonya & Kelly Sunderland, James & Ronda Wilson; children Qumeka Leigh Wilson, James Arnold Wilson IV, Trey Lei Debrot, Jamicia Cheryl Gayle Debrot (and their mother Tracey Debrot), River James Wilson; significant other Rachel Martin; brothers Bradley Wilson, Trevor (Elizabeth) Wilson, Dustin (Tonya) Wilson; sisters Patricia (Tom) Harrington, Charity (Joel) Valentin, Angelica (Mike) Harrington, Veda Sunderland; grandparents Carole Wilson, Patricia Isham, Kenneth Harrington, Frank Chandler, Wayne Jensen; nephews & nieces Theresa, Raymond, Seth, Aiden, Gavin, Evani, Teyanna, Makayla, Saniah; many cousins.

Jimbo was preceded in death by his twin infant sons Thomas Ray Wilson & Phillip James Wilson; great grandmas Aurelia Isham & Aziga Miller; grandpa James Wilson Sr., grandma Lillian Jensen; niece Makaria Anderson; uncle Dale Wilson; aunt Sheelah Weaver.

Honorary bearers will be Joey Chandler, Myron Crone, Tim DeBrot Sr., Kenny Harrington, Mark Isham, Mic Isham, Mikey Jensen, Adam Martin, James Martin, Josh Martin, Joe Miller, Joel Valentin and Derek Wilson.

Casket bearers will be Dale DaNasha, Mikey DeNasha, Zach Dick, Donald Haden, Julian Martin, Enrique Miller, John Quagon and Jason Weaver.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve. Father Gregory Hopefl will officiate will music provided by Sister Felissa Zander and Dianne Sullivan. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Visitation will be held beginning at 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 28 ^th at the funeral home.