Brad Wilson

John Bradley Wilson, age 76, of Kendallville, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Brad was born in Muncie, Indiana on March 30, 1947 to James H. Wilson and Berylda G. (Haidet) Wilson. He graduated from Muncie Central High School in 1965. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for four years during the Vietnam War. He began his career in law enforcement in 1971 with the Muncie and Middletown Police Departments. He married Belinda Sue Luellen on August 22, 1974 in Muncie. In 1976, Brad joined the Kendallville Police Department and proudly served the citizens of Kendallville until his retirement in 1999. After his retirement from KPD, he worked on special investigations for the LaGrange Country Prosecutor’s Office for three years and part-time for the Rome City Police Department.  

Survivors include:
His wife, Belinda Wilson of Kendallville.
Daughter, Beth Brown (Eric) of Muncie.
Son, Bruce Christopher Shoaf of Mt. Summit, Indiana.
Son, Cory Wilson of Bloomington, Indiana
Three grandchildren, Erik, Jennifer and Maya and three great grandchildren.
Mother, Berylda Wilson of Muncie.
Sister, Angela Patterson of South Carolina.
Sister, Karla Lance of Muncie.
Brother, Terry Wilson of Milroy, Indiana.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.
Funeral service with military honors will also be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home.

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