James Newton Wilson, 69, died Dec. 12, 2011, at the Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach.
He was born in Clinton, Iowa, and moved to Vero Beach in 1986, coming from his place of birth.
He worked for International Paper Company for 25 years before his retirement.
He had been a lifetime member of the Clinton Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his sister, Ann Wilson Dixon, of Lake Bluff, Ill.; 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.
Interment will be at Clinton Memorial Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.