Richard Allen Wilson Sr., 59, Bardstown

Richard Allen Wilson, Sr., 59, beloved husband and father, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011, at University of Louisville Hospital.

He was born February 4, 1952. He was a resident of Bardstown and a native of Greeneville, Tenn. He attended the Air Force Academy, was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Masters Degree, retired from Phillips Consumers Electronics and from General Electric where was a chemical and environmental engineer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Louis and Elva Wilson and one sister, Linda Jo Street.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sara Wilson of Bardstown; one son, Rich Wilson of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter, Brandee Wilson of Bardstown;  three grandchildren, Abbie and Lucas Bendock of Bardstown and Madison Davis of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Kathy Parham of Kingsport, Tenn.; one special son-in-law, Joe Bendock of Bardstown; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral is 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Barlow Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Stith officiating.

Visitation will be from  5-7 p.m. Tuesday at Barlow Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may go to Humane Society and American Cancer Society.

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. For more information please visit http://www.barlowfh.com/.

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