Kendall Monroe Wilson, Jr.
May 6, 1961 ~ April 24, 2021
Kendall Monroe Wilson, Jr. passed away at his home Saturday, April 24, 2021. He was born May 6, 1961 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. As a child, he loved fishing, working on things, and got excited about everything. Even back then, Ken was known for his height, and earned himself the nickname of “Stretch”.
Ken started his love of firefighting as a boy of just 14 years old, in West Virginia, and it only grew from there. Once he moved to Ohio, he continued to do it on a volunteer basis while working at R.W. Sidley’s. Furthering his education and career, Ken attended Tri-C for his Paramedic Certification, in 1997. In 1998, Ken became one of Madison’s first full time firefighters. One of the highlights of his career was being able to deliver 2 babies! Ken truly loved serving his community and was extremely passionate about his job.
In his spare time, Ken enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, walking in the Lake Metroparks with his wife, Sheila, of 30 years, and especially spending time with his grandsons. He was a devoted son to his parents. His love of firetrucks and fire equipment is something he will forever be remembered for, as well as his buying and selling of “junk”.
Ken was welcomed to Heaven by his loving sister, Sonia (Dan) Armstrong, and his grandparents. He leaves behind his parents Kendall, Sr. and Patty Wilson, wife Sheila (Simmons), son Christopher (Felicia) Wilson, daughter Nicole Wilson, sister Barbara (Brian) Ervin, grandsons Nathan Barbieri and Maverick Wilson, as well as several nephews, nieces, great-nephews and -nieces, and his beloved dogs Tanker and Sasha.
Family and friends are asked to pay their respects Friday, April 30, from 4-5, with a memorial service and meal immediately following at Crossroads Community Church, located at 6685 Middle Ridge Rd Madison, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help defray funeral costs.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
I have had the honor to know Ken for a few years. He was an amazing Papa to my son Nathan for the past 5 years. Nathan is going to miss hanging out with his Papa on the weekends making popcorn, watching Home Alone and feeding the birds. Nathan will miss seeing his Papa at his T-ball games this year, but the memories they made together will last forever.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathies,
Sheila and Family, I'm praying for comfort and strength during this time and send my most sincere condolences. I knew Ken from my short time at Sidleys. Such a friendly person and when we met for the first time we became friends instantly. God Bless ALL
Nanc and I are so very sorry to hear about Ken passing away. I always enjoyed seeing him at Lakeside Baptist Church, back when him and Sheila used to come and nanc and I went there. I looked forward to giving him a big hug and seeing him and Sheila on their Harley. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Prayers for Sheila, Kendall Sr, Patty and all of the family…..