ELKHART — Kenneth K. "Kinky" Wyatt, 83, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully Monday, June 5, 2017.

He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, June 20, 1933, to the late Kelzie and Maude Wyatt, and later married Faye Attkisson in September of 1955, who survives at home.

Also surviving are children Kathy Holt, Kenny W. Wyatt and David (Linda) Wyatt; brothers Harold and Joe (Dorothy) Wyatt; and a host of grand and great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was a daughter, Teresa Watts, a granddaughter and a brother.

In accordance with Kinky's wishes, there will be no services and cremation is to take place.

Billings Funeral Home of Elkhart is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Kinky worked at Elkhart Rubber Works and Sapa Aluminum.

He enjoyed golfing and "sailing" on the Blue Chip, and was an U.S. Army veteran.

Memorial donations may be given to the Kenny K. Wyatt Memorial Fund, c/o his wife, Faye.