James Carter (J.C.) Wilson, 79, of Pathfork passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Hazard App. Reg. Hospital following a short illness. He was born in Bell County on May 26, 1946 to the late Carter Wilson and Sarah Thompson Wilson.

J.C. graduated from Bell County High School where he was proud to be a football player and loved the sport from then on. He was also an avid hunter for years. He worked at several different jobs in his life and was a strip miner until he became disabled.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a host of dear family and friends.

Left to mourn his passing is his son and daughter-in-law, Jamie Wilson and Janet Henderson, Pathfork; step-grandchildren, Adam Dye (Katie), Bradley Dye (Nancy), both of Hulen; Amanda Henderson (Jake), Covington, KY; and two step-great-grandchildren, Grayson and Rylea Dye, Hulen. Also surviving is a special friend and cousin, Phyllis Wilson; and a host of other special family and friends.

As per his wishes, there will be no funeral or visitation.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Saylor Cemetery in Pathfork. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Loyall Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of J.C. Wilson.