Jimmy Wilson

Rev. James Edward “Jimmy” Wilson, 58, of Hartwell, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at his home.

Born on October 9, 1967, in Copperhill, TN, he was the son of James Lewis Wilson and Cathy Elaine Lightsey. Rev. Wilson was formerly employed by the Pike Utility Company, and was the supervisor of the City of Hartwell Sanitation Department for 15 years. He was a member of the Forest Hill Assembly Church of God, and attended Beulah Pentecostal Holiness. Jimmy loved preaching, his kids & grandkids, the beach, and the Grinch.

Survivors include his parents: James Wilson and Cathy Lightsey; wife: Tabitha June Carter Wilson of the home; two daughters: Priscilla Kotal (Joseph) of Canon, and Holly Seawright (Jeremy) of Hartwell; one son: Jonathan James “JJ” Wilson (Emily) of Elberton; seven grandchildren: Savana Coleman (Austin), Rebecca Kotal, Paul Kotal, Cullen Kotal, Lincoln Seawright, Aspen Seawright, Gabriel Seawright; and one great-grandchild: Grayson Coleman. Rev. Wilson is preceded in death by his sister: April Carter.

The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church. Other times the family will be at the home.

Funeral Services for Rev. Jimmy Wilson will be held on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in the Beulah Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Don Nestor & Rev. Tim Lamb officiating. Burial will be held in the Memorial Garden of Prayer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is assisting the family with all of the arrangements.