BEECHMONT – Van Buren Wilson, 81, of Beechmont, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:55AM at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital in Greenville. Mr. Wilson was born August 16, 1943 in Logan County. He was a member of Oak Forest Missionary Baptist Church and was a retired Coal Miner. He spent much of his time cattle farming, fishing, and bird hunting, but most of all he adored his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Thelma Wilson; son, Jon Paul Wilson; and brother, Nathan Wilson.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Johnson Wilson; daughter, Tonya (DeWayne) Pendley; grandchildren, Kandra (Nolan) Davis, Karissa Pendley, Kaylee Pendley, and Wesley Wilson; great-grandchildren, Samuel Davis; sister, Renee Saul; brother, Joe (Gwen) Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2PM at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Brooks officiating. Burial in Fitzhugh Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 11AM -2PM at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.