Bernie Wilson

August 31, 1920 - May 10, 2013

Booneville, KY – Bernie E. Wilson, age 92, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at the Kentucky River Medical Center in Jackson, KY. Bernie was born in the Chestnut Gap Community of Owsley County, KY on August 31, 1920 a son of the late Chester and Nell (Begley) Wilson. He was a highly respected farmer of Owsley County for his entire life, and was a member of the Owsley County Saddle Club. He is survived by 3 sons; Donald Ray (Nancy) Wilson of Irvine, KY, Paul Edward (Ava) Wilson of Kathleen, GA, and Terry Lee (Silvia) Wilson of Crestwood, KY; 4 daughters; Christine (Ed) Sanders of Mason, OH, Brenda (Don) Neumann of Pinellas Park, FL, Lynn Wilson of Irving, TX, and Elizabeth (Terry) Sizemore of Lexington, KY, 2 brothers; Howard and Floyd Wilson both of Ohio, 2 sisters; Reba Baker of Lexington, KY and Mattie Marshall of Booneville, KY, 10 grandchildren; Darrin Wilson, Lisa Sweeny, Dianna "Dee Dee" Wilson, Jared Wilson, Jordan Wilson, Josh Sanders, Tony Finotti, Candice Sizemore, Ryan Sizemore and David Rhodes, 6 great grandchildren along with many other loving family members and friends. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents; 1 daughter; Gloria Jeanne Rhodes, 1 son; Jimmy Wayne Wilson, 1 brother; Fred Wilson and 1 sister; Myrtie Johnson. Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2013 with Pastor Gary Marshall officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, May 13, 2013 from 12:00 PM until time of service at the funeral home. Bernie will be laid to rest in the Shepherd Memorial Cemetery in Booneville, KY. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.