Kenneth Aubrey Wilson

Kenneth Aubrey Wilson of Hardy, Ark., died May 13, 2015. He was 62. Ken was born in Memphis, Tenn. on Aug. 11, 1952 to Aubry H. and Betty Wilson. He grew up in Jonesboro, Ark. where he graduated from Jonesboro High in 1970. Upon graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Thailand. In addition to being a veteran, he was retired from the restaurant industry. Ken enjoyed cooking, fishing, bowling, golfing, football, and spending time with family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his companion, Traci Sharp, Hardy, Ark.; three daughters: Traci Benbrook (Tony), Kristi Diffee, Fayetteville, Ark., Kerry Wilson, Jonesboro, Ark.; a stepson, Brent White, Greenbriar, Ark.; two sisters, Nancy Lacy, Batesville, Ark., Cindy Wilson, N. Little Rock; one brother, Craig Wilson (Sharon) Tallahasee, Fla.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; one niece; two nephews; and a host of family and friends from Thailand to Tennessee. Memorial Service will be held on May 30, 2015 at Cedar Valley Park Pavillion, Cherokee Village, Ark. at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent for his memorial fund payable to Tony Benbrook, P.O. Box 280, Goshen, AR 72735-0280 or to gofundme.com/kennywilson.