Mr. Kenneth Dale Wilson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Dale Wilson, 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He passed away at his home in Guntersville Alabama onto his heavenly home, on December 30, 2025. Ken leaves a legacy of generosity of his faith and love to all who knew him. His kindness for those in need, never ceased. He valued his family and loved his neighbors, friends and church, active in leadership of his church, an inventor, entrepreneur and a follower of Jesus. His hobbies were many, as he enjoyed traveling and playing golf. He built numerous model boats, including the Titanic and Grand Banks, a replica of the one he had owned. He was a pilot and at 80, he built a 125 HP Lightening, composite 2 place plane in Shelbyville, TN. His love for the church was evident and he played an active part in every aspect at the First Methodist Church of Guntersville, went to a retreat to take the Walk to Emmaus, a life changing event for him. He was never a spend-thrift and told stories about how his mother raised him and his brother Phil, never to waste anything. He washed his paper towels and reused them as napkins and continued to be saving all his life. He loved reading and had a collection of many books, and an avid Bible reader, as well as, his Kindle and his depth of knowledge was amazing. He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Iowa, MS in Industrial Engineering, University of Iowa, Engineer at Eastman Kodak, Rochester, NY, Assistant Chief Engineer, Evans Corp., Moline, Illinois, started Reels, Inc., East Moline, Illinois, CEO/Baker Mfg., Hartselle, AL, Designed and built 100,000 SF Manufacturing facility for steel reels. Guided the company from one plant to 9 plants in seven states. Formed Home Security Systems of Alabama, Received Real Estate Brokers license, joined South Realty, and later purchased it. created EPIC, LLC (Empty Pocket Investment), a partnership with the late Gene Garrett and Jim Vaughn, built shopping centers, apartments, office buildings and condos and invested in real estate. Ken is survived by his wife, Joyce Wilson, daughters Lynn (John) Price, Lauri (Troy) Stewart and Kenneth Dale Wilson II; Step Children Kimberly (Fred) Joiner and Ronald Hunt; Grandson Jeremy (Malory) Whitaker; Step Granddaughter Christie Davis; Nephew Greg (Pam) Wilson and special friends Joe Noel and Jim Vaughn; Preceded in death by Brother Phillip Wilson. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Southern Care Hospice or to Guntersville First Methodist Church. Visitation and Ken’s funeral was held Friday, January 2, 2026 at Guntersville First Methodist Church, with Pastor Terry Bentley officiating. Burial was at Maple Hills Cemetery, Huntsville, AL. Pallbearers were Men’s Bible Study Class and honorary pallbearer was Bob Strong.

Mr. Kenneth Dale Wilson

December 7, 1930 - December 30, 2025