James “Lester” Wilson, of Liberty, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home. He was 95.

Born on April 5, 1931, in Casey County, Kentucky, he was a son of the late Oscar and Virgie Walls Wilson. Lester enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and horseback riding. Above all, he loved the Lord. He attended Poplar Springs Baptist Church and Oak Grove Church of Christ. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and mentor. He will be remembered for wearing a crooked grin on his face while wearing his bib overalls and black Stetson hat. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.

Lester is survived by two sons, John Wilson and Jerry (and Cheri) Wilson; a daughter, Betty (and the late Gary) Gadberry; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Wilson; twenty-two grandchildren; fifty-two great-grandchildren; and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors include three brothers, Lloyd (and Josephine) Wilson, Garland Wilson, and Earl (and Brenda) Wilson; and a sister, Rosemary Shoaf.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Stella Jones Wilson; two sons, Stevie Lewis and James Wilson; a daughter, Brenda Staton; a grandson, Billy Vires; and two brothers, David Wilson and Vernon Wilson.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home with Bro. Johnny Maupin officiating.

Burial will follow in Poplar Springs Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Robert Gadberry, William Wilson, Brian Wilson, Ernie Wilson, David Wilson, and Robert Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Wilson, Anthony Gadberry, Keith Wilson, Michael Wilson, Jason Wilson, and Jearld Wilson.