George "Buddy" Wilson

George “Buddy” Wilson, Age 82 of Pleasureville, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Baptist Health Louisville with his devoted family by his side. Born on Friday, February 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Raymond and Mary Lois (Ammons) Wilson. He graduated from Shelby County High School in 1962 and was later drafted into the United States Army. He faithfully served overseas in Germany during the Vietnam War and once more as a member of the Kentucky National Guard. In December of 1964, he vowed to love and cherish his wife, Sue, with whom he shared over 61 years of life with, creating a bond that will never be broken. A lifelong Baptist, Buddy was a faithful member of Christiansburg Baptist Church. A hard worker, who retired with over 30 years at Ford Motor Company; he was a farmer, raising tobacco and cattle; a logger, and for fun he enjoyed selling vegetables and mums. In his retirement years, Buddy drove for his many friends in the Amish community, taking them across the country to visit family. He was a member of the Cropper Ruritan Club and enjoyed fishing, cooking, attending gospel concerts and traveling. Buddy was a well-loved man with many friends, and he cherished the time spent with them, but especially his family.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Sue (Royse) Wilson; Son, Mark Wilson (Lori) of Louisville; Daughter, Lisa Smith (Doug) of Independence; 4 grandchildren, Jake Wilson of Louisville, Josie Fain (Luke) of Independence, Connor Wilson of Louisville, Steven Smith of Independence; Sisters, Nadine Adams of Cincinnati, Geri Taylor (Jim) of Pleasureville, Maxine Royse of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Christiansburg Baptist Church, 1037 Frys-Oldburg Road, Bagdad, Kentucky 40003 with Reverend Harry Hebert Officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasureville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 PM until 8 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Christiansburg Baptist Church and from 10 AM until the time of service on Friday at the Church. To honor Buddy’s membership and faithfulness, memorial contributions may be made to the Christiansburg Baptist Church. With Care and Professionalism, arrangements are under the direction of Beckley Funeral Home.