Donnie Lynn Wilson, 67, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Medical Center in Danville, KY. He was born on July 19, 1954 in Russell Springs, KY, a son of the late Charlie and Adeline Gadberry Wilson.
Donnie worked as an electrician for South Kentucky RECC. He was a member of Cedar Springs Baptist Church and attended Clear Fork Baptist Church. Donnie was active with the Russell County Jaycees for many years and was a member of the Russell Springs Masonic Lodge #941.
Donnie loved his horses. He loved going on camping trips and taking his horse to ride trails. Donnie was “always the supervisor” and was known for “bossing people around”. He loved to pick on people; if he did pick on you, that’s how you knew he liked you. Donnie enjoyed watching westerns and rodeos, especially bull riding. He was a friend to everybody and always willing to help someone in need.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 48 years: Jean Wilson
2 sons: Christopher (Anna) Wilson of Russell County; Joshua (Jamie) Wilson of Adair County
1 daughter: Jenny (Danny) Allen of Taylor County
1 granddaughter: Autumn Wilson of Russell County
2 sisters: Debbie (Dennis) Grayum and Jane (Mark) Flanagan, both of Russell County
7 grandchildren: Samantha DeLeon of Fayette County; Christopher Trey Wilson of Warren County; Dylan Shepherd of Pulaski County; Logan Allen & Lucas Allen both of Taylor County; Jacob Wilson & Sophia Wilson both of Russell County
1 great-granddaughter: Trinity Wilson of Warren County
Several nieces & nephews
Along with his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, Art Lee Wilson and a special aunt, Orla Wilson.
Funeral Service: Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 11:00amCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Sullivan officiating
Burial: Salem Cemetery
Visitation: Friday, September 17, 2021 from 5:00pm-8:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Darrell Popplewell, Michael Richardson, Dwayne Wilson, Stevie McBeath, Darrell McQueary and Tracy “George” Wilson
The Wilson family requests facial coverings be worn while attending services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Cemetery, c/o Clint Hart, 300 Knob View Road, Russell Springs, KY 42642.
Donnie’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.
