JERRY STEPHEN WILSON June 2, 1944 ~ February 29, 2016 Jerry Stephen Wilson, born June 2, 1944, in Corning, CA., was 71 when he returned to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 29, 2016. Jerry was a faithful and active member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Corning. He worked at Pactiv for 53 years in different positions. Jerry enjoyed gardening, muzzle loading, and shooting with friends in the Tehama Shooters Association. In his younger years, he shared his love of history by giving mountain man reenactment demonstrations to local schools and volunteering at the Tehama County Museum. Jerry was a beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather, and a friend to all who knew him. Jerry is survived by his wife of 43 years Ada Joanne Wilson, his children; Luke (Alaine), Laura, Lloyd (Jeanette) Wilson, and grandchildren Caleb, Malakki, Rachel, Wyatt Wilson and Bradley Hooks. He is also survived by sister Nadine Maddox and brothers Neil and Dale Wilson, and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Edith Wilson, sisters Helen Pryor and Lettie Canavan. There will be a memorial service March 5th at 3pm, which will be held at the Mt. Olive Luthern Church, 341 Solano St., Corning, CA. In lieu of flowers, donations maybe be made to the Antelope 4-H Shooting Sports.