He grew up in Manchester, and attended Hallsville & Memorial High School. He worked at Local 131 Pipefitters and Plumbers. Kenneth was also in the Army Reserve
He was a member of the 20th Century Skeet Club, Pointers of Bedford and Manchester Archers (formerly). He received an Award for volunteering at Central Little League to upgrade all the plumbing (even in-ground).
He is survived by his wife Sylvia Wheeler; children Sheryl, Mark and Rick; his sisters Donna Wheeler, Susan Prior, Rebecca Bartlett; brothers Steve Wheeler and Brian Wheeler; grandchildren Sharon, Nicole, Chad, Casey, Alyssa, Nick, Tristan, Augustin, Brandon, Norah and Whitney; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
There will be no funeral services.