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Donald Leon Wilson, 73, of Crab Orchard, KY (formerly of Lexington, KY) passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford.

Born May 1, 1946 in Booneville, KY to the late Virgil Wilson, Sr. and Jessie Cochran, he was a former employee of Marlowe Tire where he worked as a mechanic. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan and enjoyed playing cards.

Survivors include his wife and best friend of 51 years, Brenda Henderson Wilson of Crab Orchard, KY; two daughters, Pamela Wilson of Lexington, KY, and Kimberly Wilson of Crab Orchard, KY; three grandchildren, Brittany Morgan, Jacob Colwell, and Donald Seth Wilson; and several nieces and nephews and friend, James “Jimmy” Taylor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Faye Wilson; two brothers, Robert “Bo” Wilson, and Virgil Wilson, Jr.; and two sisters, Geraldine Murray, and Brenda Bailey.

A one-day service will be held at Spurlin Funeral Home Chapel, Stanford on Thursday, January 2, 2019. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Brandon Brown officiating the service.