James Douglas Willson, 50, of North Sewickley Township, passed away on April 26, 2024.
James was born on March 12, 1974, in New Brighton, to Bonita “Bonnie” Kay (Moore) Willson of North Sewickley, and the late David Dean Willson (2021). In addition to his mother, he is survived by four sons, David Willson of Easton, Pennsylvania, and Jacob, Seth, and Jesse Willson, all of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Amy (Jason) Sciarro of North Sewickley, and Stacy (Todd) Dean of Greer, South Carolina; a niece and four nephews, and his beloved canine companion Theo, a German Shepard. A graduate of Riverside High School and Geneva College, Doug was a Network Design Engineer in the telecommunications industry.
Doug was a master in the kitchen. He loved to cook for his family and others. He loved cars and motorcycles, and he especially enjoyed mowing the grass atop the riding lawn mower. Doug also loved music, especially the guitar, and performed with Geneva’s New Song while he attended Geneva. Mostly, he loved spending time with his kids, fishing, singing, going to Kennywood, and setting off a spectacular fireworks display for the Fourth of July.
Friends will be received Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the HILL AND KUNSELMAN FUNERAL HOME, 3801 Fourth Avenue, Beaver Falls. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Hope Community Reformed Presbyterian Church, 3400 Fifth Avenue, College Hill, Beaver Falls.
Private interment will be at Mars Cemetery preceding the service.