Oval "Bake" (Jr.) Wilson
May 27, 1947 — July 1, 2017
BEAVER DAM-Oval “Bake” Wilson, Jr. 70, of Owensboro passed away Saturday July 1, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born May 27, 1947 in Jetson, KY to the late Oval Wilson, Sr. and Narva Embry Wilson. Oval was preceded in death by his brothers, Onie “Sapp” Wilson of Beaver Dam and Lonard Wilson of Jetson, KY and 2 loving pets, Tinker and Miss Kitty.
Oval was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Owensboro. He was a retired farmer, flight instructor and airline captain. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran.
His hobbies were flying radio controlled aircraft and his passion was ATVing in the mountains of KY, TN, WV, & VA with his wife and friends, enjoying God’s creation.
Survivors include his wife Brenda; brothers-Onard (Carolyn) Wilson of Morgantown, KY and Oral “Gabby” Wilson of Owensboro, KY; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and his loving pets Buster and JoJo.
Services are 11:00 AM Wednesday July 5, 2017 at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam, KY with Mike Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in Beaver Dam. Military Honors will be presented by the Ohio County Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4-8PM Monday and from 9-11AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com