James “Big James” Wilbourn born on June 20, 1957 In Hayti, Mo. to Late Earl and Josephine Wilbourn

He is preceded in with two sisters Jo Ann Evans and Earline Tillman, also three brothers, Darren Wilbourn, Jesse Wilbourn and David Wilbourn. And one son James Tilson.

James departs from a surviving wife Bertha Tilson

James two surviving children are Tasha Wilbourn and James Wilbourn.

James leaves behind three brothers, Earl and Cletha Wilbourn of Gobler, Mo, Edward Crowley of Caruthersville, Mo and Greg Evans. One sister Doris Diaw of Clarksville, TN. And one Aunt Mary and Robert Lemons of Murfreesboro, TN. A host of Nieces and Nephews and Cousins and many friends.

James enjoyed his Family and Friends, he also enjoyed fishing and playing with and training dogs. He also enjoyed being with Nesha and her kids and running after them when they misbehaved.

Last but not least he really loved being with his dear late sister Earline and his late mother Phine, they were his whole existence, and he sorely missed them when they passed away one year apart.