Kenneth James "Scar" Wilson III, 39, of Willow River, died Saturday, November 7, 2009 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Duluth. He was born April 30, 1970 in Middletown, NY to Kenneth and Nancy (Zaorski) Wilson, Jr. Kenneth was united in marriage to Jackie Lenort on April 5, 1999 in Aiken, SC. Kenneth is a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving on the USS Coral Sea during Desert Storm. Kenneth was a volunteer fireman in Middletown, NY for 8 years. Kenneth then started his corrections career at FCI in Otisville, NY then went on to FCI in Waseka then to FCI in Edgefield, SC then to USP Big Sandy in Inez, KY and finally to FCI in Sandstone. He enjoyed playing bag pipes, working out and taking his dogs for car rides. He was a very giving person.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jackie of Willow River; daughter, Robbyn; parents, Kenneth and Nancy Wilson, Jr. of Middletown, NY; siblings, Bernadette (Duane) Lopez of Middletown, NY and Yvette Wilson of Middletown, NY; 2 nieces, Shannon and Shaunna.

A memorial service was held, Friday, November 13, 2009 at 2:30 PM in the chapel at F.C.I. in Sandstone. To sign the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are with Hamlin-Hansen-Kosloski Funeral Home, Moose Lake.