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Wilson Omar McKindra

1931 - 2018

Wilson Omar McKindra obituary, 1931-2018, Waukegan, IL

BORN

1931

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home PC

2513 Dugdale Road

Waukegan, Illinois

Wilson McKindra Obituary

Wilson Omar McKindra was born March 25, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri. He left his earthly residence of Waukegan, Illinois for his eternal home on November 28, 2018. Wilson will be remembered for his incredible service to his country. He was a sergeant with the United States Army, 2nd Infantry Division and a Korean War Veteran (1950-53). In the course of his service, Wilson earned many honors including a Purple Heart when he was seriously in battle by a missile. Wilson also brought joy to others as a talented jazz musician. As a well-known string bassist, he joined the world tour of The Ike Cole Trio in 1959. He continued recording and performing music throughout his life and is one of the Chicagoland's premiere bass players. He is survived by his sisters Billie Phillips and Maxine Daniels, daughter Rhodah Woolford (Wayne), Five grandsons and four great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Vera McKindra, parents William and Anna McKindra, Sisters, Eleanore Holland and Marion Smith, nephews Lamont Maze, Sr. and Marcus Ragland, and Great-nephew Lamont Maze, Jr. A Celebration of His Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, December 14, 2018 at the First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 1529 Elizabeth Avenue, North Chicago, IL. Pastor Eugene Roberson, Officiating. Arrangements by Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home, 2513 W. Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL. Please sign guestbook at www.bradshaw-range.com

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Published by News Sun on Dec. 13, 2018.

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Rhodah Mckindra/daughter

August 15, 2022

I will miss and love you until my last breath.

Sarah Taylor

January 4, 2019

To the family, you have my sincere condolences. When someone we love falls asleep in death (Ecclesiastes 9:5,10) the memories we have of them become our treasure, may those cherished memories of a life well lived and Gods promise at John 6:40 bring you a measure of comfort

Sadie Robinson

December 20, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sadie Robinson

Larry & Pat Coles

December 17, 2018

God Bless you Rhoda. Your dad was a great friend to our family. He'll be missed.

Mike Ingalls

December 14, 2018

I first met Willie in Bangkok, Thailand when he was with the Ike Cole group. Later I worked with him at Abbott. He was a stand up, good guy along with being an outstanding bassist. RIP Willie.

Mike Ingalls
Avon Park, Florida

December 13, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church

1529 Elizabeth Avenue, North Chicago, IL

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Bradshaw & Range Funeral Home PC

2513 Dugdale Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

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