Larry E. Wilson, 75, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Friday, July 31, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 30, 1939 in Riverside, IL to the late Virginia Mae and Charles Albert "Red" Wilson.

Larry graduated from Madisonville High School in 1957, and married his high school sweetheart, Diann Day, in 1959. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 until 1961 as a helicopter mechanic. He graduated with a degree in accounting from Murray State University in 1964. He was a CPA for forty-nine years; most recently with Berry, Kington and Utley.

Larry and his family are very proud of his service to the community. He was involved with the development of the Fine Arts Center, and served as the 4th District Magistrate for twelve years. During his tenure as Magistrate he served on the Project Development Board which oversaw the construction of the new Justice Center, a new Public Works Building and jump started construction of the Hopkins County Madisonville Public Library.

Larry was also proud of the Murray State University Post Secondary Education Building which is currently under construction. This facility will enable students to earn a four year degree without leaving Hopkins County. Larry was a member and past president of the Noon Kiwanis Club, and a member of First Christian Church in Madisonville. He was proudly awarded Madisonville Man of The Year in 2014.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Diann Day Wilson; daughters, Laura (Mike White) Wilson of Louisville, KY and Karen (Mark) Lampley of Knoxville, TN; granddaughters, Meg Lampley of Knoxville and Elana White of Louisville; grandsons, Luke Lampley of Knoxville, Elijah White and Ethan White both of Louisville; sisters, Shirley Wilson of VA and Marilyn Wilson of FL and nephew, David McAnally of Frankfort.

Visitation Monday 4 – 7 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home and visitation Tuesday from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on August 4, 2015 at First Christian Church in Madisonville with Rev. Don McLaughlin and Rev. Mark Lampley officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's memory to the Hopkins County Madisonville Public Library or the First Christian Church building fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.