Kevin Kendall Karlsen

Kevin graduated from John Marshall High School. He married Beth Jenks on 4/2/1988.

Kevin retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Engineman in 1997 and later worked for BAE Systems from 2003 until present. He was a member of American Legion Post #0316 and had a passion for fishing, golfing, puzzles, reading and his family.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years; children, Thomas Hines (Shannon), Andy Palmer, Kristina Karlsen, Kyle Karlsen; grandchildren, Hannah Marie Hines, MacKenzie Elizbeth Hines; mother, Kathryn Karlsen; sisters, Kay Lintzenech (Marc), Karla Karlsen.

A Celebration of Life Service at 11 am on 3/12/19 with visitation 1-hour before service and from 6-8 pm on 3/11/19 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME, 1701 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. Inurnment at Jacksonville National Cemetery to be scheduled at a later date.