Kenneth Charles Wilde, age 91, passed away on Thursday February 8,2024. He was born in Madison County on April 29, 1932, to the late George and Carrie Lewis Wilde. Kenneth was a retired U.S Air Force Veteran, serving 20 years. He received a BA degree at Loma Linda University and also worked in Civil Service for the Social Security Administration. Kenneth had a lifelong interest in genealogy, having helped many families all over the United States in their research. Most of his research is stored in the Ramsey Center at Mars Hill University.

In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Chun-Tzu Jen Wilde; daughter, Linda Kaeko Wilde; brother, Harold Wilde; and brother-in-law, Weldon Peek.

Kenneth is survived by his brother, Arnold Wilde and wife Ruby; sister-in-law, Sarah Wilde; sisters, Barbara Peek, Betty Honeycutt and husband Oliver, Verna Bradley and husband Mike.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the Lewis Family Cemetery. Reverend Ron Phelps will officiate.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org