Kenneth “Kyle” Daniel Vessels, 31, of Vincennes, Indiana passed away February 12, 2024.
Kyle was born on September 23, 1992, in Evansville, IN to Amy Shields and Kenneth Vessels. He was a loving father, a family man, and a jovial soul.
He was well known and deeply loved in the Lawrence County Community where he earned his famous nickname “Beefy” at an early age. He attended Red Hill School District where he played Dawg Football with “The Boys of Fall!” Kyle was best known for the love of his children and entire family; and the fact that he never met a stranger. He was loved by many. Kyle was a devout Christian, and we all know we will see him again someday in heaven.
He was a laborer/maintenance worker for several different companies throughout his career, and was currently employed with MAC Industrial Services in Evansville, IN.
Kyle is survived by his parents; girlfriend Shelby West; sons Brantley, Briar, Greysyn, Leighton and Asher; siblings Jeremy Reel (Shannen), Brittany Meeks, Brandon Wolff (Bailey) and Mandi Toutloff.
His family is welcoming his friends and loved ones to a celebration of life dinner at the Lawrenceville VFW Post 224, 511 12th St., Lawrenceville, Illinois on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A meal will be provided by the VFW Auxiliary. Please feel free to stop in and share your fondest memories of Kyle “Beefy” Vessels.
**It’s not the length of life but the depths of life – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Candie Randall says
Oh Kyle… always working on the next shenanigan or the next yummy concoction you could bake or fry up (which was always yummy) and always looking for someone you could help… always willing and able and never asking for anything in return!! I feel the most sorrow for your boys…but I know your family won’t let them forget you. 31 years on this earth is not enough but Heaven must have needed you… love U Buddy!!!!!!!!
Debby says
So sorry for your loss, Amy. I always liked Kyle. He was a very nice man. He will be missed a lot.
Billie Murphy says
So sorry Amy to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Amanda Richardson says
Kyle was a coworker, he was always vibrant, bubbly, and had something funny to say. He could make you laugh on your worst day. His sense of humor was always welcoming. If he wasn’t trying to make you laugh he would be dancing and singing. He will be missed. RIP Kyle
My deepest condolences to his family. My thoughts and prayers with you all.
Heather braunecker says
Kyle used to work with us at Maclellan. Kyle was an amazing coworker. You could never be in a bad mood around him, you could try to but he would flip that around in about 2 seconds flat. He was always singing and dancing and cutting up with us all. Also, I loved hearing his stories he would tell us. He was always telling us something his kids said or done and you couldn’t help but laugh. You could tell those kids were his whole world. He always lit up when he talked about them and his girlfriend Shelby. I am so sorry for your loss. The world definitely lost a very great man!
R. P says
I was with him in the last moments. Asking GOD to watch over him. He was not alone I know Jesus was right there with us.
If we all follow the right path we will meet again.
Kalei Obasa(Stokes) says
I still have pictures of us on our day trip to camp Carson back in 6th grade and the picture of myself at prom that he insisted on taking for me. Kyle was literally one of the first friends I made when I moved to sumner in 5th grade and remained one of my best friends all through and beyond high school. You couldn’t not smile or laugh when in his presence. And he never would let anyone have a bad day if he had anything to say about it. Beefy was my buddy before I had even had my first day in class at BGS. We met on the basketball court at sumner school during the weekend prior to my first day and he and Connor played horse and 21 with my brothers and I. He will never be forgotten. Kyle was a good man and a great friend!