Earl L. Wilson, 84, of Bardstown, Ky., died Monday, November 3, 2025, at U of L Health South Hospital. He was born July 1, 1941, in Palmdale, Calif., the son of Robert and Edna Knoll Wilson. He was best known for his passion for collecting antique cars and even participated&nbsp;in sprint car racing. He was a man who did many acts of kindness and never knew a stranger. He was a commercial&nbsp;pilot and a KY Colonel. He was a Special Forces Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Wilson, and parents: Robert and Edna Wilson. He is survived by his daughter:, Kristene Campbell; brother, Robert Wilson; niece, Shannon; and nephews, Robert, Jr., and Trevor. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Barlow Funeral Home in Bardstown, Ky.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa, with full military rites presented by the Farmington American Legion Richardson - Anthony Post #231. Memorial contributions may be made to Barktown Rescue. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Earl L. Wilson, 84, of Bardstown, Ky., died Monday, November 3, 2025, at U of L Health South Hospital. He was born July 1, 1941, in Palmdale, Calif., the son of Robert and Edna Knoll Wilson. He was best known for his passion for collecting antique cars and even participated&nbsp;in sprint car racing. He was a man who did many acts of kindness and never knew a stranger. He was a commercial&nbsp;pilot and a KY Colonel. He was a Special Forces Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Wilson, and parents: Robert and Edna Wilson. He is survived by his daughter:, Kristene Campbell; brother, Robert Wilson; niece, Shannon; and nephews, Robert, Jr., and Trevor. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Barlow Funeral Home in Bardstown, Ky.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Greenglade Cemetery in Farmington, Iowa, with full military rites presented by the Farmington American Legion Richardson - Anthony Post #231. Memorial contributions may be made to Barktown Rescue. Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;