Wilbur "Bud" Ray Yonts

On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, Wilbur “Bud” Yonts of Nortonville, KY, passed away at the age of 85 at Baptist Health Deaconess Hospital.  He was born to Murl and Alta Yonts in 1937 in Madisonville, KY.  He had spent most of his adult life in IL where he married his wife, Joan in the early 50s.  Together they raised four children; Tracy, Karen, David and Diana.

Bud was a survivor.  He survived a massive stroke, cancer, a house fire, and Covid.  He drove tractor trailers across country and locally in his younger years and then was a heavy equipment mechanic and shop foreman until he retired.  After retirement, he moved back to Hopkins County, KY, where he continued his hobbies of riding his Harley and building and restoring classic cars.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan; son, Tracy; and his daughter, Karen.

He was survived by his son, David of Nortonville, and his daughter, Diana of CA.

Bud will surely be missed by his friends and family.

A private memorial will be held for family and friends at a later date.

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