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Kevin Wilson
KEVIN W. WILSON
Independence
Kevin W. Wilson, 49, of Independence, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at ABCM Rehabilitation Centers of Independence East Campus.
He was born on Feb. 20, 1966, in Vinton, Iowa, the son of Wayne Burton and Florence Charlene (Wilt) Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a graduate of River Hills School in Cedar Falls. He was employed as a greeter at Wal-Mart and he also performed janitorial services at Long John Silvers in Waterloo. He liked to watch sports on TV (especially the Iowa Hawkeyes) and he was a country music fan. He especially enjoyed vacationing in Branson, Mo. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Independence where enjoyed attending worship and helping the ushers.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his father and stepmother, Wayne and Betty Wilson of Independence; three stepbrothers, Gary (Barbara) Gustafson of Vinton, David Gustafson of Kuna, Idaho, and Alan (Leane) Gustafson of Lakefield, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlene Wilson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the First United Methodist Church in Independence. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence. Friends may call for visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at White Funeral Home in Independence.
Online condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.
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