Willie Causey

Willie Causey of Bear Branch, Kentucky was born November 07, 1954 at Cinda, KY to the union of the late John D. and Cindy Turner Causey. 

A longtime coal miner, Willie started his career directly after high school. He dedicated more than 22 years to the coal industry before his retirement. During his tenure he worked for Eastover Coal, Sandy Fork Coal and Shamrock Coal. 

Willie was an avid hunter, he especially enjoyed Turkey Hunting. Other than hunting, he took joy in gardening, piddling and just fixing whatever needed fixed. When something in the family was torn up, they always called on Willie to put his special touch to the problem. Above all, Willie cherished the time with his family, especially his grandchildren

Willie was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and friend. He had a genuine love for his family and his daughters were his greatest treasure.

Willie departed this life on Sunday, October 06, 2024 at the Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center surrounded by his family. Willie was 69 years old.

In addition to his parents, Willie was preceded in death by his Father-in-law and mother-in-law Herbert and Effie McCoy, two brothers Pleas Causey and Harold Pennington. As well as one sister Carolyn Howard.

Willie leaves behind his loving & devoted wife Patsy Causey to whom he married on June 10, 1978 in Hyden, KY; his beloved daughters Chasity Clark and Brittany Saylor (Larry “Earl”), both of Bledsoe, KY; one brother Winfred Causey (Sue) of Bledsoe, KY, one sister Phyllis Harmon of Bear Branch, KY, and a sister-in-law Wanda Gail of Hyden, KY. Three cherished grandchildren Connor Clark, Emma Clark, and Makinlee Saylor, as well as one grandchild on the way; one surviving aunt Pauline Causey of Richmond, KY and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive his passing.

The funeral service for Willie Causey will be held at 1p.m. – Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home with Kermit Creech and Troy Saylor officiating.

Interment will follow at the Estep Cemetery at Red Bird, KY.

Friends and family may gather for visitation from 6p.m. – 9p.m. Friday evening at the Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home chapel.

 Arrangements are being handled carefully under the direction of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home