Wilbert Ray Walters

Wilbert Ray Walters , 84, of Crittenden, KY, passed away Tuesday November 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center in Edgewood. Born in Grant Co., KY on Christmas Day, 1934, he was the son of the late James Cony McClure and Alma Perkins Walters.

On January 27, 2007, he was united in marriage to Mary Perkins-Wilburn ; she survives. He retired as a truck driver from CCC Trucking; he was a card carrying member of the Teamster Union. Much enjoyment came from farming his land, raising tobacco, tending to his cattle and eating a good country meal. Other interests included fishing and boating, particularly at their summer home in Coldwater, Michigan. He held his church membership at Sherman Baptist Church but was most recently attending Williamstown Christian Church.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 12 years, Mary Walters; three sisters: Barbara Walters (Harry) Cook of Corinth, KY, Lillian Walters (Herman) Hamm of Dry Ridge, KY and Lois Walters Nickels of Dry Ridge, KY. Five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Mildred Dixon Walters, a son: Greg Walters; a step-son: Charles Dwayne Wilburn and two sisters: Rosemary Walters Williams and Betty Sue Walters West.

Visitation will be Monday November 18 at Elliston-Stanley Funeral Homes beginning at 11:00 and going until the time of the funeral at 2:00. Rev. Gary Swick will be officiating. Burial will follow in Williamstown Cemetery in Williamstown, KY

Memorial contributions may be made in Wilbert’s memory to St. Elizabeth Hospice Care Center in care of Stanley Funeral Homes