Honorable Judge G. Unthank
June 14, 1923 — June 25, 2013
Honorable Judge G. Wix Unthank, 90 of Harlan passed away Tuesday June 25, 2013.
Judge Unthank was born June 14, 1923 in Tway, KY to the Late Green and Estelle Howard Unthank. He graduated from Loyall High School and did his under graduate work at the University of Kentucky. He received his Doctorate from the University of Miami Law School in Coral Gables, FL. He returned to Harlan County to practice Law.
He served his country in the 509 Parachute Battalion of the United States Army during WW II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.
After service Judge served many capacities in his lifetime. Besides his private practice of law, her served 7 years as County Judge, he was appointed United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky, served 10 years as Commonwealth Attorney, and in 1980 was appointed United States Federal Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky. He was a longtime and faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Harlan.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Nannilee Criscillis, and brother, Cecil Unthank.
He leaves his wife, Marilyn Ward Unthank of Harlan; his nephew, Bill Criscillis of Frankfort; several grand nieces and nephews also survive.
Visitation will be 5 until 7:00 pm Thursday June 27, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church of Harlan.
Funeral services will follow at 7:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Janice Stamper and Rev. Kyle Burnette officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. James Greene
Men of the Harlan County Bar Association will serve as Pallbearers.
Burial services will be held 12:00 pm Saturday June 29, 2013 at the Wix Howard Cemetery at Loyall. Military Rites will be performed by the Harlan Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Harlan or to one’s favorite charity in memory of Judge G. Wix Unthank.
Condolences may be left at www.aljfh.com or www.harlanobits.net
Anderson-Laws & Jones Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Unthank family.