William “Willie” Alexander Nisbet, III passed away at the age of 79 on March 12, 2026. He was born on May 10, 1946, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend.
Willie graduated from the University of Kentucky School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor and beginning a long career as an attorney. He practiced law for many years, serving his clients and community throughout his career in Madisonville, KY.
He had a lifelong connection to the University of Kentucky. Willie walked onto the University of Kentucky freshman basketball team during the 1964-1965 season and remained a dedicated fan of UK athletics throughout his life.
Willie was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. He often served as an usher and that is where he built his faith. He enjoyed horse racing, especially the tradition and excitement of the Kentucky Derby.
Above all, Willie valued time with his family and the memories he shared his four children and eight grandchildren.
Willie will be remembered for his selflessness and kindness, always willing to extend a helping hand to those in need. Through volunteer work providing legal aid, he continued to serve those in need and support his community.
The family would like to sincerely thank the wonderful nurses and staff at Providence Pointe and Mercy Health - Lourdes Outpatient Infusion Therapy for taking such great care of their loved one.
Willie is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Nisbet (Joey) Scott of West Paducah; three sons, William “Bill” Alexander (Kelly) Nisbet IV of Waxhaw, North Carolina, Mark Harris (Jennifer) Nisbet of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Daniel Bradley (Mercedes) Nisbet of Murray, Kentucky; one sister, Nancy Nisbet (Gil) Ciocci of Durham, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, William Alexander Nisbet V (Caldwell), Noah Nisbet, Connor Flynn Nisbet, Emily June Nisbet, Isaac Rannon Arant, Abigail Reagan Wilson, Annie Magnolia Nisbet, and Sheppard Thomas Nisbet; and two brothers-in-law, Phillip Terry of Madisonville, Kentucky, and Corky Eddins of Vienna, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Harry” Alexander Nisbet II and Katherine “Kitty” Harris Nisbet; one son, Bradley Nisbet; and two sisters, Fay Nisbet Terry and Georgianna Eddins.
A memorial service will be held on May 2nd, 2026. Details are incomplete at this time. Milner and Orr Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Paducah are in charge of arrangements.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of gifts to the MDS Foundation, 228 Park Avenue South, PMB 118983, New York, New York 10003-1502, or to the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, 401 North Washington Street, Suite 430, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
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