Luther Wilder, age 55 of Jackson, Kentucky departed this earthly life Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the UK Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on October 30, 1971 in Hazard, Kentucky.
Luther built a long career with Rose Brothers Department Store in Jackson, where he began working in 1991 and served as a store manager. His years of work reflected a steady commitment to the business and to the community he served there.
He is survived by his sons, Cortland Dakota Wilder and William Brady Wilder (Olivia); his brother, Dillard Lee Wilder (Patty); his sisters, Bonnie Jane Arnold, Julia Ann Brewer, Geraldine Thorpe (Jack), Betty Faye Cundiff (Ralph), Ida Mae Campbell (Lloyd) and Loretta Wilder; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends including special friends; Greg Hensley (April), Kimberly Stevens and B.J. Neace (Mandy).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold Lee and Mildred Prater Wilder; his stepfather, Sam Allen; his brother-in-law, Harold Brewer; his nephews, Timothy Lloyd Campbell and Jason Thorpe; his niece, Brenda Melissa “Sis” Brewer; his father-in-law, George Spicer; and friends Paul Hensley and Jeff Noble.
Outside of work, Mr. Wilder enjoyed going to the races, attending football games and spending time with his boys and Olivia. He also valued time with family and friends, and those moments were an important part of his life.
Visitation for Luther will be held Monday, November 2, 2026 at the Breathitt Funeral Home from 5:00 - 9:00 PM with a singing service scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM. His funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 3, at 2:00 PM with Ralph Cundiff and Tommy Miller officiating.
Burial will follow in the Wilder Family Cemetery at Chenowee with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Josh Campbell, Lloyd Campbell Jr. and Doug Rose will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Luther Wilder will be remembered by those who knew him through his many years of work, his enjoyment of time shared with family and friends and the lasting place he held in the lives of those named here.
