Kent Stuart Wilson, 51, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023, at UK Hospital. Born April 29, 1971, in Danville, Kentucky, he was the son of Stuart and Kathy Wilson and the late Cheryl Thompson Wilson.

After Kent graduated from Mercer County High School, he went on to study at the University of Kentucky. Kent was the head cook at Backstretch Bar and Grill in Lexington, Kentucky. He was an excellent diver and cook. He enjoyed golfing, cooking, and spending time with his daughter, Iris. Kent was a member of Magnolia Street Christian Church in Harrodsburg where he was baptized at age 14 and later attended the Vineyard Church in Richmond.

Kent was predeceased by his mother Cheryl Thompson Wilson. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved daughter, Iris Wilson, of Richmond; brothers, Travis (Kristen) Hungate, Cliff Wilson, and Johnny Wilson; sisters, Kristi Sigola and Kari Wilson; nieces, Gracie McCoy, Zoe Sigola, Mia Sigola, and Elise Lamb; and nephews, Alex McCoy and Gavin Lamb.

Visitation is 10:30-12:30 Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Salt River Baptist Church with funeral services at 12:30 PM with Chris Brummett and Bro. Dave Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Davis, Louis Hager, Ashley Kiser, Johnny Wilson, Alex McCoy, and Mark Arnold.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society or Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates at donatelifeky.org.