Paul W. Wilson, 72, of Russell Springs, KY passed away at his home on Thursday, July 29, 2021 surrounded by his family. Born on July 18, 1949 in Somerset, he was the son of the late Lester and Hazel Robertson Wilson.
Paul was a teacher in the Russell County School system who taught business classes and typing. He retired from teaching after working for more than 20 years. Paul enjoyed woodworking and restoring old tractors and Case knives. He was a member of New Friendship Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his uncle, Ollie J. Robertson.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 51 years: Barbara Abrell Wilson 1970
2 daughters: Mitzi (Kermit) Gossage of Russell Springs, KY; Kim (Ulysses) Hayes of Georgetown, KY
1 sister: Ruth Lynn (Laurel) Rexroat of Russell Springs, KY
5 grandchildren: Hannah (Jordan) Brumley, Logan Conner, Lexie Hayes, Jonah Hayes, and Max Hayes
1 great-grandchild: Owen Brumley
A niece: Amy Rexroat
Funeral Service: Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Lehman and Bro. Johnny Hood officiating
Burial: New Friendship Cemetery
Visitation: Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT and after 8:00amCT on Sunday
Pallbearers: Ned Cunningham, Steven Collins, Billy Collins, Ryan Abrell, Steve Richardson, and Jared Harrell
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.
Bernard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.