Richard Vesley Wilson, Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, at the age of 31 from injuries suffered in a kayaking accident.
He was born April 11, 1986, in Goshen, to Nancy Louise Wood and David Patrick Wilson.
Richard was a 2004 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and attended Ball State University. He was self-employed and worked in sales for The Car Company.
He loved nature and sports, such as snowboarding, surfing and football — anything outdoors. Richard loved dancing, enjoyed music and played many instruments. His favorites were drums, guitar and harmonica — he was just full of endless talent.
Richard threw himself into life with a beautiful smile and he always included everybody with his loving heart.
He will be lovingly remembered by his parents, Nancy and David Wilson, Syracuse; the love of his life, his fiancée, Michelle Christine Sands, Warsaw; his twin sister, Erika Kathleen Wilson, Indianapolis, and his beloved sisters: Stephanie Mary Wilson (fiancé Ricco Diamanté Guerrero), Fort Wayne; Christina (husband Ryan) Warrington, North Carolina; and Natalie Danae Wilson, Indianapolis. He also leaves behind his grandmother, Dona Wilson, Columbia Station, Ohio. He adored being an uncle to Carter and Quinn Warrington and Ramiro Diamanté Guerrero, and held his family as precious treasures, including many aunts, uncles and cousins. He never knew a stranger and was lucky to share the love of many friends.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Richard’s life at his memorial service at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Aaron Hoover.
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Condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
