Derek Don Roy Wilson's Obituary
Derek Don Roy Wilson, age 36, of Chanute, KS passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016 in Humboldt, KS. Derek was born on April 18, 1980 in Chanute, KS to parents Donald L. and Latisha M. B. (Browning) Wilson.
Derek worked as a transmission specialist and a tree trimmer. His family describes him as a free spirit. He loved being outdoors, riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting and barbequing. He was a good storyteller and the life of the party. He enjoyed spending time with his many friends and his family including his four daughters. He also enjoyed his tattoos. Derek did not belong to any particular church but he was a very spiritual person.
Derek is survived by:
Parents:
Donald L. & Juliet Wilson of Independence, MO
Latisha Wilson of Blue Springs, MO
Daughters:
Kaileigh Peter of Blue Springs, MO
Madison Wilson of Humboldt, KS
Zoey Wilson of Humboldt, KS
Justyce Henning of Kingman, KS
Sister:
Charissa Lecuyer and husband Andy of Excelsior Springs, MO
Brothers:
Gerald Boyle and Doug of Melborne, FL
Jason Boyle and wife Melissa of Kansas City, MO
James Boyle and wife Robin of Kansas City, MO
Other survivors include:
Natalie Peter
Roxanne Collier
Holly Henning
Cremation has been requested. A Visitation will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 from 6-8 PM at Countryside Funeral Home, Johnson Chapel. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Families request memorials to the Derek Wilson Memorial Fund for his children and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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