Kevin William Wilson, 52, passed away on March 6, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Kevin knew that he was loved, and he passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Kevin grew up in Iowa. He moved to Chapman, Kansas in his older years and went to work with his father-in-law, Julian Longoria. Kevin didn’t particularly love the job, but he loved working and being with Julian.

Kevin met his wife Amy Vargas in the summer of 2008, and they were married in December of 2009 and remained married until Kevin left his earthly home to be with Jesus.

Anyone that knew Kevin also knew that he was never one to stand still and watch the grass grow! He was always doing something. He completed the construction program at Salina Area Tech and said that he felt like that was his biggest accomplishment in life. Kevin was always the first person to offer to lend a hand when someone needed help with something; anything! If he couldn’t figure out how something worked, he would keep at it until he could make it. He was always building or creating something! Kevin was very obstinate at times and when anyone told him, “You can’t do that it will never work!” Kevin would always respond, “watch me!” That is how he lived his life, with no apologies.

Kevin helped care for his Papa, Julian, until his death in 2020. He also spent countless hours helping his mother Cheryl and his honorary mother, Mary.

Kevin had a wicked sense of humor and loved to joke and laugh with his family. Kevin became an honorary Vargas in 2010. His Uncle Rick taught him to cook Mexican food, complete with apron and sombrero, for his son James’ 21st birthday.

Kevin was a wonderful man. He became part of the Vargas family and was always surrounded by love. Whether you were a blood cousin, uncle, aunt, mother, brother, or sister, Kevin would always consider you family. He will be a missing link to our family chain and his presence will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his “Papa” Julian Longoria, brother, John Vargas, and sister Laura Cannon.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Amy, son, James Parker; mother, Cheryl Longoria; father, Jim Wilson; honorary mother, Mary Vargas; brothers, Jim Davis, Mike Davis, and best friend and brother, Leroy Vargas; Sisters, Patti Tyler; Maria Koury; Rachel Rock (Sam); and Wendi Fullilove. Kevin is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles, and many special friends as well as his two fur babies, Peyton and Shorty.

Amy would personally like to thank Dr. Jeffrey Geitz; Dr. Yazan Abuodeh; and Dr. Cameron Petro-Sakuma as well as all the staff at Tammy Walker Cancer Center. Special thank you to Hospice of Salina and Leslie Schrader.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Ryan Mortuary.

Memorials to Tammy Walker Cancer Center.