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Leonard Wilson Obituary
Retired circuit judge, legislator
By Ashlee Clark
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Leonard E. Wilson of Jamestown, a retired circuit court judge and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, died Thursday. He was 92.
Mr. Wilson was born in Jabez in Russell County. He served his county throughout his professional and political career. Mr. Wilson also served as Russell County attorney.
"He was just a good fit, very helpful to people," said Jack Miller, a former district court judge for Russell, Wayne and Clinton counties who knew Mr. Wilson.
"He was a good fella. A good lawyer," Miller said. "Everybody liked Leonard."
Mr. Wilson was also a captain and company commander during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Wilson; a son, William W. Wilson; a stepson, Ross Keamer; a brother, William Lawrence Wilson; a sister, Olive Stephens; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Defern Stephens Wilson; a son, Robert Leonard Wilson; three brothers; and three sisters.
Visitation will be after 5 p.m. today and until 1 p.m. Monday at the Jamestown United Methodist Church in Jamestown. Services will take place at 1 p.m. Monday at the church. Gifts of remembrance can be made to the Leonard E. Wilson Memorial Fund, Jamestown United Methodist Church or a charity.
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Memories and Condolences
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Annie Mullen Patrick
December 6, 2007
JoAnn Wilson & the family of Leonard,
My husband, Glen, and I wish to offer our sincere (though delayed) condolences. I am the sister of Christine Mullen Kreamer & had the pleasure of meeting Leonard at the wedding of Ross & Chris. We will keep him, JoAnn & the entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
the family of ruth roy
November 19, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Sue Hankla
November 18, 2007
Bill, Becky & the boys,
My deepest condolences on Leonard's passing. I thought the world of him! He was a great man and a bright light has surely passed from this world into the next.
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