Bobby Joe “BJ” Wilson, 85 of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away in peace March 8, 2023 at home. BJ was born in Arnette, Oklahoma in 1937, son of John D. Wilson and Eunice (Wells) Wilson. He graduated from high school in Reydon, Oklahoma and served in the United States Air Force. He married Cynthia J. (Lane) Wilson October 31, 1959.
BJ retired from TWA in 1999, then started at Cabela's in Kansas City, Kansas from 2002-2022.
Bob “BJ” was preceded in death by his parents, brother JD Wilson and his son Rodney Wilson. BJ is survived by his wife, Cynthia Wilson; his children Troy Wilson of Bonner Springs, Craig Wilson of Kansas City, Kansas and adoptive daughter Peggy Embry, eight grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. BJ was a great husband and father, amazing grandfather “Papa”.
BJ raised bird dogs and was an avid hunter. For 40+ years, BJ was a sober friend of Bill W. BJ lived his life in service of others, helping many towards and through a sober life. BJ had and gave the best hugs.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the F.O.P. Lodge, #4, located 7844 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, 66109.