James Owen Wilburn Obituary
We bid farewell to James Owen Wilburn of Hitchins, Kentucky, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 4, 2025 at the age of 86. James Owen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Owen Wilburn to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George W. Wilburn and Clotine Brainard Wilburn; his brothers, John Paul Wilburn and Homer Wilburn; his daughter Claudia Hope Bush Cotten; his grandson Eric Lewis; and his brother-in-law Ishmal Sturgill.
He is survived by: his wife Thelma "Bonnie" Glover Bush Wilburn; his children, Sandra Ellington of Salt Lick, KY, Jeff Wilburn (Karen) of Grayson, Bobby Wilburn (Bonnie) of Grayson, Shannon Rice (Steve) of Grayson, Stephanie Riffe (Reese) of Grayson, Vicki Pennington (Ronnie) of Grayson, Blaine Bush (Tammy) of Grayson and Chad Bush (Melodie) of Grayson; his grandchildren, Shelby, Abby, Allie, Sid, Chris, Bradley, Sommer, Levi, Corey, Cameron, Cheyenne, Garrett, McKenzie and Lynsey; and his siblings, Charles Wilburn (Deloras), Greg Wilburn (Tammy), Betty Sturgill and Joann Fannin (Bobby).
Visitation was held on Sunday, September 7th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Monday, September 8th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Malone Funeral Home (325 Malone Ln, Grayson, KY 41143). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
