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Carmel - Kenn Eugene Williams, 74, of Carmel, passed away March 11, 2018. He was born to the late Howard A. and Ava Mae (Westmoreland) Williams on February 27, 1944.
He lived his life as a "full opportunity gypsy." Kenn lived in England, New York State, California, and Indianapolis while attending Indiana University to receive a Bachelor's degree in business, and a degree in Interior Design A.S.I.D. Kenn became a licensed instructor of Beauty Culture, and a designer of hairdressing since 1964.
Kenn was connected with Universal Studios (original Planet of the Apes, NBC West Coast, CBS East Coast, numerous celebrities, and artifacts). He was most remembered in Indianapolis for The Phoenix Salon inside the Fashion Mall, "where style was reborn." He built, owned, and managed it for the first seven years of its existence.
He was preceded in death by his significant half, Count Albert (C.A.) Newsom.
A gathering for friends and family will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 3-5 PM at Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN. Burial will be private.
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Valerie Miklozek
March 14, 2018
Kenn kept Indianapolis looking beautiful! There was no one like him! Rest In Peace, my friend!
March 14, 2018
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Kenn's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, may that bring you comfort at this difficult time.
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