Jeff Wilson, 59, of Russell Springs, KY passed from this life on Friday, October 22, 2022 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was born on June 8, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio, a son of the late Wilbur and Lois Beane Wilson.
Jeff proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 5 years. He was the owner and operator of Pegasus Towing for over 22 years. Jeff was a faithful servant of God, serving at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church as a Sunday School teacher and in any other capacity he could be of service. Jeff was a loving husband to his wife, Patsy, Dad to his children, “Pa” to his grandkids, and a friend to all. He was a hard worker and never turned down a home-cooked meal. Jeff was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. He also loved his dogs, old cars, and trading knives.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Patsy Elliott of Russell Springs
1 son: Adam Wilson (Lindsey) of Mackville
2 daughters: Lindsey Wilson Gosser (Chad) and Kambyr Blake Wilson both of Russell Springs
1 stepdaughter: Miranda Roy (Michael) of Russell Springs
5 grandchildren: Gabriel Browning, Baylor Michael Roy, Linleigh Roy, Adalynn Wilson, and Aiken Wilson
His mother-in-law: Audrey Spivey of Russell Springs
Brother-in-law: Robert Spivey (Gabriele) of Russell Springs
Sister-in-law: Lana Foley (Richard) of Russell Springs
In addition to his parents, Jeff was preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Wilson and one sister, Gertrude Wilson.
Funeral Service: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 2:00pmCT at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church with Bro. Bodie Emerson and Jeff Hancock officiating
Burial: Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Visitation: Monday, October 24, 2022 from 5:00pm-9:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home and on Tuesday after 9:00amCT at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that expressions of sympathy be made to Gideon’s International or to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery Fund c/o Orvis Grider, 67 Glory Lane, Columbia, KY 42728.
Condolences in the written form may be sent to the family at PO Box 921, Russell Springs, KY 42642.
Pallbearers: Mitchell Richards, Robby Jackson, Ronnie Jackson, Phillip Oaks, David Johnson, Roger Campbell, Junior Malone, and Willard Owens.
Honorary pallbearers: Phillip Gaskins, Timmy McQueary, Doug Devine, Carl Mings, Alan Gosser, Rod Spivey, Richard Foley, Darrell Crowe, Larry Proffitt, Jimmy Proffitt, Gary Guzicki, Joe Jezisek, David Thomas, Bryan Hale, Larry Coppage, Barry Miller, John Walton, Jeff Lynn, Richard Stephens, David Dudgen, Nikki King, Wesley King, Glenn Ferrari, and Toddy Nolley.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at bernardfuneralhome.com.
