Kevin Tyrone Waire

Indianapolis - Kevin Tyrone Waire, 59, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024. He was born August 29,1964 in Indianapolis to Karen M. Waire and the late James “Sonny” Waire. He attended Shortridge High School where he played drums in the marching band and played on the varsity baseball team. He later transferred to John Marshall High School.

At a very early age, Kevin was often seen in the shadow of his father. He was known as a daddy’s boy and wanted to be just like him. After the untimely passing of his father, Kevin later adopted the shared principles of faith and family which became the foundation of who he would become. Family was always at the heart and soul of who Kevin was. Kevin was smart and intelligent even though he never wanted to be in the spotlight. However, we all knew that his light, laughter, personality, and perspectives radiated in every room he walked into. Kevin worked hard for others and never stopped working on himself. If Kevin saw a flaw within himself, he worked towards being a better man.
Throughout his adult life, Kevin worked various types of employment. While living in Kentucky he worked for Speed Queen in production. Later after moving his family back to Indianapolis, he became employed at ABM, an affiliate of Eli Lilly. He served as a maintenance supervisor before health concerns forced him into early retirement.

Kevin found faith in God early in life. He was baptized at an early age at Second Baptist Church, where his beloved grandmother, Vera, faithfully attended. He continued to develop a deep relationship with the Creator. He joined the Healing Place Church, under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Rush, where he played the drums. Later he joined University Community Christian Church under the direction of his uncle, Reverend Dr. Willie D. Robinson. He served as a deacon and played drums. He loved participating in the community outreach known as “Feed the Need”, helping those who were less fortunate. There he formed a bond with Pastor Jeffery Sirmons who became a close friend, spiritual advisor, and pastor.

Music and sports were two of his greatest passions. He had a wide variety of musical interests from rap, rock, R&B, country, and of course gospel/inspirational. Playing the drums was his gift and his spiritual ministry to the church. Kevin also loved watching sports. He cheered on the Steelers, Colts, Pacers, and most of all his heroes Dr. J and Michael Jordan and the Bulls. In his younger days it was common to find him on any eastside basketball court shootin’ left handed jumpers and enjoying the game as if he was getting paid to do it. He was an east side playground legend in his time.

To know Kevin was to know how strong willed he could be. Sometimes you would have to agree to disagree. However, to have known Kevin was to laugh, because laughter is what he would bring out of all of us. He was charming. His style of dress was immaculate, always fresh in appearance, refined and reserved, but did not “do too much.” Kevin was a giving person even if all he had to give was time or words of inspiration or to be present with you in that time of need. He loved hard and true and he was loved by many.

Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, James M. Waire; aunts: Rosa Panell, Mabeline Dobson and Phyllis Dawson; and uncles: Charles Dawson, Fred Robinson, Sr., Samuel Halsell, Sr., Yahya Rahmaan and Willie D. Robinson. He will be forever cherished in memory by his beloved wife of 26 years, Frances Waire; children; Kyla Wardell (Devin Sr.), Kevin Rubush (Leslie Cooper), Kevin “Boo” Everidge and Michael Everidge (Marleigh Maldonado); mother, Karen Waire; siblings: John Waire (Cordryan), Tanya Dawson, James Waire, Sr. (Michelle) and Michael Waire; and grandchildren that he adored: Ma'kyla, Bre'Aira, Chanell, Devin Jr., Bianca, Cheyenne, Tyler, and Marianna. Kevin also had a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends that loved him dearly.
We will forever take hold of the memories we have, the love you gave, and place those within us as a keepsake that will last for generations to come.

Often times we talk about manhood
And whether masculinity is good
At times your sensitivities we misunderstood
Your tears showed us we could be strong
We could witness a complete man with his heart open wide
Your desire for order at times could seem wrong
The best in us was your goal even if we couldn't see that side
Your laughter infectious your smile welcoming
Maybe we didn't find the words then but we will speak them now you are a king
You told us of our loved ones that passed and kept their memory near
Now it's our turn to speak your name so the little ones will always hear
You are the template of never letting the ancestors die
You are the strong sensitivity of manhood personified
You are love, consistent patient but unable to be broken
Although some will feel that they have lost you and believe there is a piece of their heart left open
You emptied your love into all of us until you had no more to give.
And if they believe different they only need to water and nurture the seeds you planted so that the flowers can live.
Your spirit will live through those you touched your light will shine in us.
We got this here we pick up your burdens
We push forward to never let your love fade
Rule king steady and true for you have gone to prepare the way

The family of Kevin T. Waire acknowledges, with sincere gratitude, the many comforting messages, prayers, floral arrangements and other expressions of kindness and concern.

"Nobody cares what you know, until they know that you care…”
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