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Kenneth Wayne Wilson

1958 - 2017

BORN

1958

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Flanner Buchanan Funeral Center - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens

9700 Allisonville Rd

Indianapolis, Indiana

Kenneth Wilson Obituary

Name: Viewing for Kenneth Wayne Wilson
Start: 2017-12-19T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-12-19T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Flanner Buchanan

Kenneth Wayne Wilson

Carmel - Kenneth Wayne Wilson, 59 of Carmel died December 13, 2017. He was born October 17, 1958 in Little Rock, AR to Carl Leo and Ida Bernice Wilson.

He was a graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy as a civil engineer in New London, CT. He had an MBA from Baldwin & Wallace University.

He is survived by his wife Laura Wilson; children Rachael (Lee) Shadrick of Hixson, TN, Joshua (Natalie) Wilson of Hixson, TN, Nathan (Logan) Wilson of Chattanooga, TN, Sarah Ingram of Lawrenceburg, TN; step-children Jason (Kristin) Guhl of Kalamazoo, MI; Jared Guhl of Riverview, FL, Jonathan Guhl and Elizabeth Guhl of Carmel; grandchildren Julia Shadrick, Hunter and Jazmin Wilson, Devon, Malik, Trey, and Makayla Ware, Eli, Kyleigh, Trey and Harleigh Ingram; step-grandchildren Kaylyn, Audrey and Elyse Guhl; parents Carl Leo and Ida Bernice Wilson of Lonoke, AR; brother Kyle (Betty) Wilson of Cabot, AR. He is also survived by extended family and friends.

Viewing will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 19 at Flanner Buchanan - Carmel, 325 E. Carmel Drive, with the funeral at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, 9700 Allisonville Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Kenneth Wilson may be made to Gideons Intl, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on Dec. 17, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Wilson

22 Entries

Mark & Lynn Gwynn

February 1, 2018

Lynn and I knew Ken while attending Cleveland Baptist Church in Ohio back in the 80's when Ken was Stationed at the Cleveland Coast Guard post. A highly respected young man with many talents and a joyful demeanor. We were encouraged in our walk with Jesus Christ because of him. And on a funny note, while attending a speech by then Presidential Candidate Ronald Reagan, we found out the difference between conservative and liberal politics which was so aptly put by Ken and his friend Brian Tousley. We watched as Rachel, Joshua, Nathan and Sarah were born and then a bit when we visited them in Arkansas. We are saddened at his early departure, but are encouraged that we shall see him again because of his faith in Christ!

Kris Harris

January 4, 2018

Laura and Elizabeth - we were so saddened to hear about Ken. We have such fond memories of sitting with you guys at HCS basketball. We will be praying for you and all your family as you go through this difficult time.

Teresa Burnett

December 28, 2017

Ken was a friend and classmate at the Coast Guard Academy. I remember him as a man who loved God and was always a gentleman. The world is a better place because Ken was a part of it! He will be profoundly missed.

Matt Edwards

December 24, 2017

I attended many a bible study with Ken and had many great conversations with him at the Coast Guard Academy. I will miss him greatly.

Jean Butler

December 21, 2017

I remember Ken from our days together at the Coast Guard Academy. He was a good classmate. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

David and Olevia Babb

December 21, 2017

We were very sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. He was David's band student and was always dedicated to doing and being the best he could be in everything he did. Kenneth was highly respected by everyone with whom he came in contact. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Robert Weil

December 21, 2017

I was a classmate of Ken's at the US Coast Guard Academy. My name also ends in W, so we stood in line together a lot. I always looked up to Ken (literally), and I remember his wry and gentle good humor. I will miss him.

December 21, 2017

Ken was a great classmate, my room mate for a while and a genuinely wonderful person. The years have gone by, but I'll always know him as a compassionate and kind person.

Mark Jackson

December 21, 2017

Ken was a very good friend at the Academy. He had a really big heart.

I'm so sorry for his loss to his close family and friends. God bless you all!

JOHN Cordes

December 21, 2017

I am saddened by Ken's passing. He was a kind and gentle cadet when I knew him at the Coast Guard Academy.

May God's peace be with everyone who misses him.

December 21, 2017

Ken was a class mate at the Academy. We had rapelling together. I saved his life by doing a proper belay. No big deal, except Ken was a big guy and I wasn't. Thanks to him, I got my only A in PE. But beside that, he always treated the women classmates with respect. I appreciated that. RIP Ken.

Chris Otto

December 21, 2017

Ken was a dependable, loyal and cherished friend who displayed the highest standards of integrity during our time together in the U.S. Coast Guard. Hard to fathom that he is gone.

Steven Carman

December 20, 2017

I am truly saddened to hear of Ken's passing. We were classmates and very good friends at the Coast Guard Academy. He was a wonderful man, great example, and tremendous friend. Ken, I'll miss you buddy. You were one of the really good ones.

To Laura, Ken's children and family, and to his parents and brother, my heart goes out to all of you in this terribly sad time. He will surely be missed.

Matthew Schiller

December 19, 2017

I am very sorry for your loss. Ken will always be missed and remembered.

Julia Murphy Warren.

December 19, 2017

I am greatly saddened by the news of Kenneth's death. I was privileged to know and love him years ago at Cabot High School, where he was drum major for the senior band for 3 years. Even then, Kenneth was very smart, funny and talented,. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him. I pray that his family and friend find comfort in the knowledge that he is now forever in the light of the God he served so faithfully.

Randy Moore and Linda Whitson

December 18, 2017

Ken, you will live on in our hearts and prayers.

Mike and Becky Wilson

December 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Ken was a wonderful man.

Debbie Hoofman

December 18, 2017

I worked for Ken for several years in Little Rock. He was one of the greatest people I have ever known. My prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

December 16, 2017

I am so sadden at this news. May God be with all of you at this sad time. I loved Ken. He was a very sweet cousin. I always enjoyed his Christmas letters he would send to me. He was blessed with many talents. My heart is broken, but know that God has wrapped his arms around him now. Peace and love to all of his family far and near that are feeling this great loss. May God give all of you strength during this time. My prayers are with you all.
Alice Holland Smith

Becky Hemry

December 16, 2017

All of you are in my prayers and thoughts and prayers at this time. God Bless all of you.

James & Jean Murley

December 16, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of great loss. We love you.
Granddaddy and Grandmama Murley.

Theresa Wall

December 16, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. We have many good memories of Ken when we were children in Cabot, Arkansas. May God continue to comfort you all in the days ahead. The Holland Family (cousins)

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