Theodore Wilson, lifelong learner

Theodore “Ted” Wilson, 83, formerly of Milton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana, Ky.

A native of Harrison County, Ky., born Jan. 22, 1941, to the late A.T. and Lou Ammerman Wilson, he was of the Methodist faith. Ted was a 1959 graduate of Cynthiana High School, a 1963 graduate of Transylvania University, studied in Germany as a Fulbright Scholar and graduated from Harvard Law School. He worked for many years as an attorney at several federal government agencies in Washington, D.C., including the Environmental Protection Agency.

Ted greatly enjoyed retirement in the loving community of Milton, where he made many dear friends whom he considered family. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner who took pleasure in keeping up with science and politics, and liked studying the etymology of words. Ted traveled extensively and took many trips with his fellow International Cultural Youth Exchange friends over the years. He liked the beach, skiing in his younger years and cooking delicious meals at his leisure.

Surviving are a brother, Jon Rhodes (late - Linda) Wilson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a sister, Suetta Wilson (late - Bart) Dickinson of Georgetown, Ky.; six nieces and nephews: Jon Todd Wilson, Michelle Lynn Wilson, Bartlett Graves Dickinson IV, Rebecca Carr Dickinson, Jonathan William Dickinson (Jenna Ross) and Theodore Wilson (Carly) Dickinson; and two great-nephews, Jonathan Logan Dickinson and Theodore Wilson Dickinson Jr. Also preceding him in death was a nephew, Scott Lyle Wilson.

In accordance with his wishes, Ted will be cremated and inurned on the Ammerman Family Lot at Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the animal charity of your choice or Transylvania University.

Arrangements are under the direction of Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at drakefuneralhome.com.