LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Wine.
It’s set for May 13 at Southeast Christian Church on Blankenbaker Parkway.
There will be a morning visitation from 10 a.m. to noon and the afternoon, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
A private memorial service will be held afterward.
Wine passed away on Saturday after battling a brief illness.
The former prosecutor and judge served the citizens of Jefferson County for more than 40 years.
Wine was elected Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2012 and re-elected in 2018.
"I am saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Wine. Tom served our city as Commonwealth Attorney with honor, dedication and compassion. Rachel and I send our deepest sympathy to Tom’s family. May his memory be a blessing," Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a tweet on Saturday morning.
Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Supreme Court Laurance VanMeter sent the following message to all judges and Circuit County Clerks:
"It is with deep sadness that I share the news of the passing of my friend, former Court of Appeals Judge and Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney, Tom Wine. Tom’s life was devoted to service of the citizens of Jefferson County and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. He was a beloved member of our Court of Justice family, serving for two decades as a judge before his election as Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2012. Tom was known for his kind heart, his integrity, his dedication to his family, and his commitment to his work. He approached all issues thoughtfully and with due respect for those impacted. We will greatly miss Tom, and I hope you will join me and my colleagues on the Supreme Court in sending prayers to his family and friends during this difficult time."
Metro Council's Statement on Tom Wine:
“On behalf of the Louisville Metro Council, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom Wine. Tom made significant contributions to our community and the legal profession. This is a great loss for us all, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
The Louisville Bar Association released the following statement in regard to Tom Wine's death:
"All of us at the Louisville Bar Association are shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and colleague, Commonwealth’s Attorney Tom Wine. Tom was a longtime member of our Board of Directors and a great supporter of our organization, and he will be greatly missed. His legacy in our local legal community is undeniable. Tom has been a mentor to hundreds of attorneys, and he truly set the standard for serving your community with integrity and compassion. We owe him a great debt of gratitude for his long and distinguished career in public service, his unwavering support of our legal and criminal justice communities, and most of all, for his friendship. Our thoughts are with Tom’s friends and family during this difficult time."
In 2009, Wine received the Fair Administration of Justice Award from the Kentucky Association Criminal Defense Lawyers.
He volunteered for several years and in 1996 received the Community Service Award presented by Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
He volunteered with the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and in 2012 received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award a Boy Scout Council can give a volunteer.
Wine's family asks for privacy during this very difficult time, according to the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney.
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell:
“There was not a more sincere man or public servant than Tom Wine. He was guided by his spiritual compass and the pursuit of justice during his decades of service as a prosecutor and a judge. My thoughts are with Tom’s family and the staff of the office of the Commonwealth Attorney as I have lost a friend and my office has lost a partner in the work to make Louisville safer.”
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