Thomas Edison Wilson, Jr. Obituary

On March 27, 2026, Thomas Edison Wilson, Jr., of Sewell, New Jersey, passed away at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of the late Diane Wilson and a devoted father to Jeanne Quinnette (Richard), Joanne Murray, and Susan Aitken (Robert). He was a loving grandfather to Eric (Julie), Bri Anna, Sarah, Andrew (Emily), Elizabeth (Katie), and Abigail, and a proud great-grandfather to James and Madelyn.

Born on August 22, 1933, to Thomas and Irene Wilson, Tom grew up in Woodstown and graduated from Woodstown High School in 1952. He served in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed near Chicago. It was there that he met his future wife, Diane, on a blind date at a bowling party. They married on June 9, 1956, and began their life together in Germany before eventually settling in Pitman, New Jersey.

Tom and Diane shared 66 years of devoted companionship, building a life centered on family, hard work, and quiet joy. Tom was a dedicated provider, working for Monsanto Chemical Company as an operator, where he was well respected among his coworkers for his reliability and strong work ethic. He approached both his work and his home life with the same steady commitment—willing to do what was needed and putting his family first.

At home, Tom’s ingenuity was evident in everything he touched. He expanded and improved the family house with his own hands, always thinking of ways to make things more comfortable, efficient, and lasting. If something needed fixing, he was the one to ask—patient, capable, and always willing to share what he knew.

He was also an exceptionally talented woodworker who found great joy in his craft. From furniture and clocks to toys, crosses, and finely crafted pens, his work reflected both skill and care. He was generous with his creations, often making pieces simply to give them away to family and friends.

Tom enjoyed many simple pleasures throughout his life, including gardening, bowling, and connecting with others on his CB radio—sometimes reaching people in other countries. He also loved dogs and delighted in sharing stories about each one he had over the years, from Sandy and Rex to Maxie, Sarge, and Woody.

In later years, he could often be found sitting on the porch with Diane, enjoying the sunshine and the quiet comfort of being together. Those moments reflected who he was at his core—steady, present, and deeply appreciative of the life he built.

More than anything, Tom was a man of integrity, honesty, and unwavering character. He led by example, teaching his children the value of hard work, dependability, and doing things the right way. He loved his family deeply, took great pride in them, and will be missed beyond measure.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.