Barbourville, Ky. – Wilburn Lake, 88, of Golden Creek, Kentucky, passed away October 21, 2026. He was the son of Reed Lake and Leona Mahan Lake, born to them on November 26, 1937 in Knox County, Kentucky.
Wilburn was a graduate of Popular Creek High School. He was of the Baptist Faith. Wilburn met and fell in love with Carolyn Logan and on December 23 in 1960 they united in marriage. Wilburn and Carolyn joyfully raised two children: son Chris and daughter Melissa. William served in the United States Army for two years. He had a strong work ethic, working over 20 years as a shift manager for CTA in Corbin, Kentucky. In his spare time, Wilburn enjoyed mowing with his tractor, feeding birds, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. Wilburn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left behind to mourn Wilburn’s passing is his beloved wife of 66 years Carolyn Logan Lake and son Chris Lake; and cherished grandchildren Brett Barrett, Warren, and Sydney Renfro. Five great-grandchildren also survive Wilburn.
In addition to his parents, Reed and Leona Lake, Wilburn was preceded in death by his daughter Melissa Renfro and brothers Denver Lake and Edwin Lake.
A visitation for Wilburn will be held at Hopper Funeral Home, Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour of 2:00 p.m. Reverend Terry Roberts will officiate.
The Hopper family, Victoria and Sally Hopper, and the staff of Hopper Funeral Home, Mrs. Lorena Blankenship, Mr. Reid Brewer, Mr. Robin Reese, Mrs. Brenda Johnson, Ms. Quinlyn Chrisco, Mr. Steven Walker, and Mr. Darren West, express sincere condolences to the family and friends of Wilburn Lake.
Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of servicing all arrangements for Wilburn Lake.
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