William Joe Wilburn, age 73, of Grayson, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Princeton Hospital in Princeton, West Virginia.
He was born September 3, 1951, in Denton, Kentucky, a son of the late William Thomas and Nell Moore Wilburn.
Joe proudly served his country in the United States Army.He enjoyed going to church, fishing, loafing and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Glenna Nadine Robirds Wilburn and one sister, Naomi Cantrell.
Joe is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Denise (Randy) Workman of Kenova, West Virginia; 1 granddaughter, Grace Workman; two brothers, Waldo Jay (Carol) Wilburn of Grayson, Kentucky, Larry Moses Wilburn of Argilite, Kentucky; two sisters, Rosemary (Denver) Prater of Grayson, Kentucky, Beverly (Larry) Sturgill of Hitchens, Kentucky, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at Grayson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 49 McCoy Road, Grayson, Kentucky with Brother Denver Prater and Brother Joey Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Kentucky Veterans’ Cemetery Northeast in Grayson, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2025, and after 9 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, until the service hour at Grayson Funeral Home.
Military Honors will be conducted at the graveside by Kenova American Legion Post.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite Veterans’ charity.
Grayson Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of William Joe Wilburn.
