James M. Wilson, 65, a resident of Berkley for most of his life, died Saturday, September 6, 2008, in William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was born November 12, 1942 in Detroit. Mr. Wilson served in the US Army during the Vietnam War where he was wounded in combat. A longtime avid boater, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He married Vikki on January 19, 1973 in Royal Oak. He is survived by his wife, Vikki; daughters, Lisa Hal Mathis of Madison Heights and Cindy Wilson of Bloomfield Hills; grandson, Brendan Mathis.