Gorman Wilson

Gorman Wilson, 85, of Old Corbin Pike, Williamsburg, departed this life on Friday, July 6, 2018 at his home.

He was born on September 8, 1932 in Whitley County, to the late Vess Wilson and Viola (Kerr) Wilson.

He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Louise Hamblin; late husband of Heather Lawson, Brian Claxton; and sisters, Eula Mae Monhollen, Peggy Kelly, Jean Partin and Trilby Philpot.

Gorman was a member of Watson Chapel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Louise (Lambdin) Wilson of Williamsburg; children, Judy Wilson Hamblin (Denny), Debbie Croley (Joe Ben), Gorman Tommy Wilson (Dana) and Misty Prewitt (Rev. Roger), all of Williamsburg; 15 grandchildren, Sherry Lou of Corbin, Jamie Croley of Williamsburg, Kenny Joe Croley of Williamsburg, Benjamin Croley of Gatliff, Kim Roberts of McCreary County, Heather Lawson of the Jellico Creek Community, Rodney Hamblin of Williamsburg, Steve Croley of Williamsburg, Josh Wilson of Williamsburg, Becky Croley of Williamsburg, Jon Croley of Danville, Jesse Croley of Williamsburg, Jessica Beavers of Williamsburg, Rachel Prewitt of Williamsburg and Jake Prewitt of Williamsburg; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl Ray Wilson of Williamsburg; and a host of other family and friends to mourn his passing.

The funeral service was held Tuesday, July 11, at the Croley Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Prewitt and Rev. James Hodge officiating.

Following the service he was laid to rest in the Whitley Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.croleyfuneralhome.com.

Croley Funeral Home of Williamsburg was in charge of the arrangements.