James Andrew Wilson

August 12, 1943 - March 1, 2021

James Andrew “Jim” Wilson, 77, of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born August 12, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois to William James and Eleanor Margaret (Weber) Wilson. Jim received his master’s in administration from Northeastern State University and continued to work in administration for Muskogee Public Schools Jim was recognized for his outstanding career as an administrator and educator. He was named Oklahoma Administrator of the Year; received the Oklahoma Association of Secondary School Principals (OASSP), Outstanding Service in Education Award, and he was the recipient of the National Burger King Honors Excellence in Education Award. Jim also received the State Superintendent Award for Art Excellence for Oklahoma’s Alliance of Arts Education, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Jim served as the OASSP President, Executive Board Member for Oklahoma School Administrators and he was appointed to serve on the National Committee on School-College relations. During his career, Jim received Optimist of the Year Award, FFA’s Honorary Chapter Farmer Award, United States Army Team Work Award, and the Bedouin Shrine Classic Award for his help and devotion to the Bedouin Shrine Classic and the children. Also, Jim was a dedicated volunteer at the annual Regional Special Olympics. Jim retired in 2016; however, he continued to be involved in the community. He was secretary for the City of Muskogee Urban Renewal Authority Board, and he was currently serving on the City of Muskogee Planning Commission. He was an active member of the Muskogee Lion’s Club and served as President for two years. Jim will be greatly missed by Muskogee Public Schools, the City of Muskogee, his family, and his friends. He is survived by his wife, Karen, of the home; children, Heather Robinson and James M. Wilson; 3 grandchildren, Ty, Stella, Ella, and his beloved puppy, Abbey. An informal celebration of Jim’s life will be 11AM, Monday, March 8, 2021, at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Monte Humphrey officiating being assisted by Mike Garde and Ric Diaz. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Carey, Mike Garde, Don Garvin, Dan Hattaway, Robert Kelly and Hulin Staton. Jim’s service will be streamed live at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com. Find Jim Wilson’s page then click on photos and videos. A link will be available a few minutes prior to service time. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations may be made, in Jim’s honor, to the Muskogee Education Foundation, PO Box 1198, Muskogee, OK, 74402. Funeral services provided by Cornerstone Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at http://www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.