Carroll L. Wilson

Carroll Lee Wilson, 71, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026 at his home. He was born April 13, 1955 in Eldorado the son of Charles Sr. and Freda (Boulds) Wilson. He was an environmental driller. On September 4, 2011 he married Cristy A. Johnson at the Manteno Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. Carroll loved riding his motorcycle and spending time outdoors. He took great pride in caring for his yard and was well known for being very particular about keeping it just right. There wasn’t a stranger he didn’t know. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Carroll is surivived by his beloved wife, Cristy Wilson of Kankakee; son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Zulema “Coco” Wilson of Kankakee; stepchildren, Craig (Lauren) Steele of New Mexico and Kyle Steele of Harrisburg; grandchildren, Kiana Wilson and Sofia Perez, Oliva Harvey, Weston Harvey, Piper Steele, and Bailey Steele; siblings, Tammy (Ron) Carlon of Arizona, Brenda Mclain of Bradley, Dawn (Mike) King of Missouri, and Lisa Wilson of Ohio; in-laws, Kristy Wilson of Florida, Colleen Johnston of Bourbonnais, Kurt Johnson of Streator, Kevin Johnson of Tennessee, and Cheryl (Mike) Sharkey of Indiana; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Charles Jr, Darroll, Skip, and Scott Wilson; stepson, Chadd Steele; brothers-in-law, Ronald Mclain, Dennis Johnston, and Jake Johnson; nephews, Scott Mclain, Brian Wilson, and Christopher Wilson. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 3pm until the memorial service at 7pm at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno. The family asks in honor of Carroll’s favorite baseball team you kindly wear Chicago Cub’s attire. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.