Billy Gene Wasson
February 2, 1940 - May 23, 2022
Billy Gene Wasson was born on February 2nd 1940 in Carlisle, Kentucky to William Wasson and Bertha Robinson Wasson. Billy passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2022. Billy enlisted in the United States Army and was eventually stationed in Seoul, South Korea where he met and married the love of his life, Judy “Kang Kum Sun” Wasson. They moved back to the United States where they spent time in Maryland and Kentucky. Billy served his country in the Vietnam War where he earned a purple heart for bravery and injuries received in combat. Upon retiring from the military in 1979, Billy and family moved to Washington State. He loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. You would always see him working in the garden or shopping for the next deal of the day. He enjoyed taking family road trips back to Kentucky to visit loved ones. He was an amazing husband, dedicated father and devoted grandfather. He is survived by sons Jeffrey Wasson (Myung Hee) and Ricky Wasson (Kelly), his grandchildren Abigail, Paul, Sophia and Olivia; brother Jimmy Wasson (JoAnn) and sisters Marlene Simpson, Joyce Beck (Tom) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Judy Wasson, grandson Nicholas Wasson and brothers, Woody Wasson, Carl Wasson and Jerry Wasson.
Billy Gene Wasson was born on February 2nd 1940 in Carlisle, Kentucky to William Wasson and Bertha Robinson Wasson. Billy passed away peacefully on May 23rd, 2022. Billy enlisted in the United States Army and was eventually stationed in Seoul,... View Obituary & Service Information