James Newton Wilson, 69, died Dec. 12, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.
He was born in Clinton, Iowa, and moved to Vero Beach in 1986 from his place of birth.
Before retirement, he worked for International Paper Company.
He was a member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church for 25 years.
Survivors include his sister, Ann Wilson Dixon, of Lake Bluff, Ill.; and brother, William McClelland Wilson, of Geneva.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Indian River County, 6230 77th St., Vero Beach, FL, 32967.
Burial will be at Clinton Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
