Jeremy Bryon Wilson

WADESBORO - On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Jeremy Bryon Wilson of Wadesboro, NC, passed away in his home.

Jeremy was born August 26, 1974, in Asheville, NC. A 1992 graduate of North Buncombe High School, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from UNC Asheville in 1998. During college, he met the love of his life, Kim Waddell. Kim and Jeremy met in 1994 and married on December 13, 1997. Together, they shared 30 years filled with cherished memories, raising two sons and navigating life’s highs and lows hand in hand, always finding strength in each other through every challenge and joy.

Jeremy found joy in everyday life and inspired others to do the same. A light to everyone around him, he was a deeply respected member of the Brown Creek Community. For 9 years he was a dedicated human resources director at Wade Manufacturing. Jeremy had a servant's heart and enjoyed giving back to his community. However, his most cherished dedication was to his Brown Creek Church family.

Jeremy was always ready with a warm smile and encouraging hug and could be counted on to serve at the church in any way he could—whether as a Deacon, managing the sound system, or working with the Youth and Kids ministries. His legacy endures as a beacon of faith and kindness, guiding generations in his community. A true testament to his character, Jeremy served as a youth leader to many of the parents whose children he now lovingly mentors in the Brown Creek Church Youth and Kids Ministries.

Jeremy is preceded in death by his grandparents, Morris L. “Mac” and Elizabeth McGough, as well as Joseph and Mary Wilson. 

Those left to cherish his memory and continue his legacy of love and service include his wife, Kim Waddell Wilson; his sons, Bryce (Mattie Malone) and Caleb Wilson; his parents, Mike (Joan) Wilson and Maureen Williams; his siblings, Chris (Courtney) Wilson and Jessica Wilson; his aunts and uncles, Marty and Keith Jollay, Mike and Michelle McGough, and Cathy Wilson; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Buddy and Joye Waddell;  his sisters-in-law, whom Jeremy considered sisters, Alisha (Chad) Craven, Mandy (Everette) Little, and Mary Lena (Brian) Allen; as well as many nieces and nephews, who looked up to him with admiration and fond memories.

Visitation will be Tuesday,  November 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Leavitt Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be Wednesday,  November 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM. at Brown Creek Baptist Church with Rev Johnny Williams and Rev. Curtis Williams officiating, Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Jeremy dreamed of seeing a dedicated youth and recreation area at Brown Creek and valued the gift of higher education for his children, ensuring that his legacy of faith and service lives on for future generations. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Jeremy’s lifelong commitment to the youth of Brown Creek, the family asks that memorials be made to: Brown Creek Baptist Church 4210 NC 742 N Wadesboro, NC 28170 building fund or to an education fund established at Uwharrie Bank for his son, Caleb Wilson, 3332 NC 742 N Wadesboro, NC 28170.

The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be made at www.leavittfh.com