Kenneth Wilburn, better known as “Ken,” age 84, of Chatsworth passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at his home.

Ken served two years in the U. S. Army as a part of the 82nd Airborne Division. He later served four years with the U. S. Air Force and was stationed in England during the Korean War. Ken earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Tennessee-Wesleyan College where he played as a lineman and kicker for the football team. He then completed a year of graduate studies at LSU.

Ken worked for the FBI for two years in Kansas City and came back to Georgia to be a teacher. He taught mathematics in Murray and Whitfield counties for a total of 42 years. In addition to teaching, he worked as a deputy for Murray County, served on the Chatsworth City Council, and was the Chatsworth Police Commissioner. He was also an officer with the American Legion. Ken loved the game of football and coached teams for Dalton City, Whitfield County, and Murray County Schools. He also enjoyed spending time in his garden.

He was preceded in death by his father, Minis Wilburn; mother, Lee Vada Wilburn; and brother, Jack Wilburn.

Survivors include his wife, Nell Wilburn of Chatsworth; son and daughter-in-law, Mike Wilburn & Donna Wilburn of Crandall; daughter and son-in-law, Stacey Wilburn House & Terry Ryan House of Athens; sister, Katherine Wilburn of Gulf Breeze, FL; grandchildren, Taylor and Haylie House; nieces; nephews; and cousins.

A memorial service for Mr. Wilburn will be held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Whitton officiating. Urn burial will follow in Holly Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3:00 pm until the service hour.
Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 167 of Chatsworth.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer that memorial contributions be made to Spring Place Baptist Church.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is in charge of the arrangements.