Elvin J. “Dut” Wilson, 85, of Russell Springs, KY died Friday, May 15, 2026 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset, KY. He was born on September 11, 1940, a son of the late Arnie Estil and Molly Affie Popplewell Wilson.
Mr. Wilson was saved and baptized in 1991 and a member of Russell Springs First Baptist Church. He and his wife Gail owned and operated Wilson & Sons Building Supply in Russell Springs for 49 years. Mr. Wilson was a member of “Ole Boy’s Toys” Car Club. He loved and collected antique cars and was known for his quick wit and strong work ethic.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 62 years: Gail L. Richards Wilson of Russell Springs, KY
2 sons: Timothy J. (Diana) Wilson of Russell Springs, KY and Daniel Scott (Heather) Wilson of Jamestown, KY
1 brother: Arnie Lee Wilson of Franklin, Indiana
2 grandchildren: Parker David Wilson and Audrey Claire Wilson
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Lynn Wilson and five siblings: Milburn Royce “Sam” Wilson, Lillian Lois Wilson Popplewell, Wilma “Toots” Wilson Snyder, Ralph L. “Bear” Wilson and Arvis William “Moosie” Wilson.
Funeral Service: Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00pmCT in the Chapel of Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Dr., Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Ryan Coffey and Bro. Christian Naylor officiating
Interment: Russell Springs City Cemetery
Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Sunday at the funeral home
Expressions of sympathy are suggested to Hospice of Lake Cumberland.
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
