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Official Obituary of

Willie York

January 6, 2021

Willie York Obituary

Willie York, age 82, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, January 07 2021 at His residence.

He was born on Monday, March 21 1938, in Richmond, Kentucky.

He was the son of:
Mother - Betty Creech York, who has preceded him in death
Father - Samuel York, who has preceded him in death

Survivors also include:

2 Daughters:

Judy Arnold, spouse David, of Lexington KY
Jeannie Thomas, spouse Jackie, of Russell Springs KY

He is survived by 7 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie York and one grandson, as well as the mother of his children, Bonnie Oglesby. He had an exceptional gift in wood working and was a fisherman at heart. He was of the Baptist Faith.  
Graveside services will be announced at a later date

Funeral arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home, Russell Springs, KY


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