Wesley Wilson Obituary

Wesley Wilson

January 4, 2026

Wesley was the son of Lona Hurst Wilson and Argile B. Wilson of Bell County, KY.

Wesley is survived by his children, Judge Bradley Wilson II (Bookie), Melinda McDonald (Eric), son-in-law Jeff Hollyfield, Christopher Dean Wilson (Tammy) and Nathan Brance Wilson (Eva); grandchildren, Betsy Wilson (Nick), Maggie Wilson Knox (Conor), Adela Wilson (Nick), Anna Wilson (Tyler), Jessie Lynn Wilson, and Brandon Call (Emaleen) along with six great grandchildren. Also, he is survived by two siblings, Finley Edward Wilson (Chattanooga, TN) and Sharon Cantrell Richards (Lexington, KY), and several nieces and nephews and their families.

Wesley was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wilda (2006), and cherished daughter, Mary Catherine (2015). He lived a life that exemplified Christ's compassion and grace and worshipped God through the Anglican and Presbyterian liturgies.

Memorial contributions may be made to Berea College, memo: Mary Wilson Hollyfield Memorial Scholarship Fund, CPO 1855, Berea, KY 40404 or a charity of your choice.

Wesley served in the US Army in Korea. He attended Berea College and obtained his law degree from the University of Louisville. He was a State Farm Insurance claims representative for fifteen years before beginning his law practice. He was active in civic affairs and well known for his love of ballroom dancing, teaching many couples to dance and appreciate music from the Big Band era.

The family is grateful to Risa Buck and Amber Elmore for their personal assistance to Wesley in the last two years of his life as well as the team at Gentiva Hospice and staffs of Abundant Christian Living Center and The Waters in Johnson City, TN.

Mountain Empire Crematorium in Jonesborough is handling arrangements for the Wilson family. Details are pending for a celebration of life service which will be held in March.