Jack Dempsey 'Lassie' Wilson

Jack Dempsey Wilson, age 82, of Bridgeport, CT entered Heaven's gates on February 6, 2021, at the Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. On October 7, 1938, Jack was welcomed into the world by his beloved parents Johnnie and Hattie Rogers-Wilson in Mobile, Alabama. He was the second son of the late Johnnie and Hattie Rogers-Wilson. If you asked one hundred people about Jack Wilson, they would all have a different story to tell. Some will tell you about Jack the pool shark and the spades hustler, while others will tell you how he would help a stranger on the street that needed some extra cash and end up bringing things home that he did not have any use for. Jack worked hard to provide for his family. He was an auto mechanic that could hear a piston out of synch before picking up a wrench. He worked at Redman Chevrolet, for the City of Stamford and Bridgeport, drove tractor-trailers, and started a social club aka hard work and a dream. But if you really want to know about him, just ask his family and friends. Jack was affectionately known as "Lassie" by his family in Alabama, "Jack of Spades" or "Big Jack" by his friends, and "#1Bluebird" by his CB buddies. Can you hear him? "you got the #1Bluebird here come-on". But his favorite people called him Dad, Father, Grandpa, or Poppy. Our house is where many relatives called home. Jack's mission was not just to care for his growing family, but his extended family, and the many he was a father figure to. From Alabama to Connecticut, many loved him for his willingness and helping nature. Jack is predeceased by his parents, Johnnie & Hattie Wilson; brother Woodrow Wilson; sisters Purlie Mae Wilson, Lottie M. Wilson, Flora Jones, Rosie Bond, Elnora Valentine, and Sylvia Lockhart-Sheppard; sons, Jack Jr. and Darryl Wilson, and granddaughter Wynonna Faye Wilson. Jack's memory will be cherished by his loving wife Virgie Wilson of Bridgeport; devoted children, Bridget Hall (Stratford), Angela Wilson-Brown (Bridgeport), Anthony Wilson, Jackie (Tracey) Wilson, (Bridgeport), Cheryl Wilson (Bridgeport), Brenda (Ronnie) Fields (North Carolina), Jacqueline (Kevin) Fulmore-Blake (Norwalk), Tina Parker (Georgia), Marcus (Carolyn) Freeman (Stratford), and Pamela Edwards (Stratford). 23 loving grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, siblings Theodore Wilson (Bridgeport), Katie Wilson and Amy McKinney (New Haven), Samuel Wilson (Florida), and eight loving in-laws. To say that Jack D. Wilson will be missed is an understatement. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021, from 2pm-3pm.The Funeral Services will begin at 3pm at Community Funeral Chapel, 798 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Rev. Evelyn Bass, officiating. There will be a private Interment. Based on the COVID-19 restrictions all can walk through for the viewing, however, seating for the funeral service is limited and reserved. Due to our country's pandemic crisis, the family will not host a repast. Professional Services entrusted to Community Funeral Chapel, 798 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604 The family of the late Jack D. Wilson wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation, the prayers, expressions of love, concern, and kindness showed to us during our hour of bereavement. Special thanks are extended to Dr. Chaung, Dr. Ronen, Dr. Mejia, Dr. Tuohy, Dr. Gentry, and the medical personnel at both Bridgeport and Yale Hospitals for your unwavering support and care. May God bless and keep you. The Wilson Family Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Jack Dempsey "Lassie" Wilson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Friday, February 19th, 2021 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Service Information Friday, February 19th, 2021 3:00pm, Community Funeral Chapels 798 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Interment Location Private Private Private, CT