WILSON, SR., Kenneth H.


Published by Today's News Herald on Feb. 2, 2022 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Kenneth H. Wilson Sr., age 77, passed away on Jan. 20, 2022. He was born on Aug. 4, 1944, in Wilmington, Delaware, to Edward and Ethel Wilson. Ken earned his associate degree in Animal Husbandry at the University of Delaware. He moved from Newark, Delaware, to Lake Havasu City. He worked in farming. He retired from Dupont and Christina Transportation for the State of Delaware. He married the love of his life, Diane, on Oct. 15, 2003, in Wilmington, Delaware. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, traveling, and gardening. He was a member of Elks Lodge 2399, the Havasu Bowling League, and the car club - One Summer Night. Ken is survived by his wife, Diane L. Wilson of Lake Havasu City; his sons, Kenneth H. Wilson Jr. of Port Deposit, Maryland, and Ricky Foley (Sarah Reeves) of Purcellville, Virginia; his daughter, Christina Watson of Wilmington Delaware; his brothers, Fane (Mary Laver) of Clayton, Delaware and Michael Rocco (Rayma McDowell) of Newark, Delaware; his cousin, Lydia Johnson of Middletown, Delaware; his grandchildren, Makayla Wilson, Shaeron Watson, James M. Wilson Jr., Michael Wilson, and Tanner; and his dog, Shelby. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Edward C. and Ethel H. Wilson, his sons, James Watson and Michael Foley, his brother, Edward Eugene Wilson, and Chele Collas. Arrangements were placed into the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com.