Willie Eugene Profitt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Willie Eugene Profitt, 83, widower of Geneva Creech Profitt, passed away Tuesday, May 26 at his home. He was born April 21, 1932 in Slade, Kentucky to the late William M. and Elizabeth Brewer Profitt. He was an Corporal in Third Infiltry Division in the Korean War conflict. Following his service in the Army he was employed at the Lexington Bluegrass Army Depot in the calibration lab, retiring after 40 years. He was a member of the Clay City Lion's Club since 1975, currently serving as their president. A dedicated Wildcat fan however his heart belonged to the Powell County Pirates. If you ever played sports in Powell County you could always count on seeing Willie Profitt in the stands supporting the team. He was an avid fisherman, carpenter, and all around handy man to anyone who needed a helping hand. He was a member of the Stanton Baptist Church. His life exemplified the scripture "love thy neighbor" and everyone was Willie's neighbor and friend. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle whose greatest joy was his family. Survivors include, Daughter, Teresa and husband, John Kinser, Stanton; Grandchildren, Travis and wife, Annie Kinser, and Daniel and wife, Elaina Kinser; Great-Granddaughter, Jordyn Elizabeth Kinser; Brothers, Eulis Profitt and Lawrence and wife, Virginia Profitt, Winchester; and Sisters, Pauline "Polly" Lojinger, Cincinnati, OH, Irene Hatton, Winchester, and Shirley Young, Lexington; Sisters-in-Law, Reece Strange and Virginia and husband, Beverly Witt; Niece, Connie Johnson; Nephew, Michael Witt; and Special Friend, Myron Kinser. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Geneva Profitt. Services Saturday, May 30, 2:00PM Davis & Davis Funeral Home, Stanton by Rev. Anthony Molihan and Rev. Jonathon Lewis. Visitation Friday after 4:00PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers serving, Travis Kinser, Daniel Kinser, Joe Snowden, Brian Profitt, Charles Profitt Jr., Monroe Jones, Chris Varney, and Morgan Reed. Honorary pallbearers serving, Myron, Gina, & Evan Kinser, Sherri Jones, Karen Skidmore, Georgia King, Linda Gail Nolan, Debbie Gross, Maria Reed, Kim Noss Blankenship, John & Wilma Skidmore, Eck & Bea Snowden, Jack & Betty Strange, Sharon Kennon, Kyle Lively, members of the Clay City Lion's Club, and members of the Sunshine Sunday School Class at Stanton Baptist Church, In lieu of flowers contributions suggested to Clay City Lion's Club, P.O. Box 725, Clay City, KY 40312 or Stanton Baptist Church, P.O. Box 777, Stanton, KY 40380.

Willie Eugene Profitt

April 21, 1932 - May 26, 2015