Kenneth Joe Diamond

Kenneth Joe Diamond, affectionately known as (Ken or Kenny), was born the eldest of four children on February 18, 1948 in San Diego, CA to the loving parents of Marie and Joe Diamond. Ken accepted Christ as his personal Savior and was baptized at an early age. Kenneth received his formal education in the San Diego Unified School District. Shortly after high school, Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force in September 1967 where he proudly served his country for twenty years. While serving in the Air Force, Ken received several awards and ribbons, including an Air Force Commendation Medal. After retiring from the Air Force, Ken became employed with the San Diego County Probation Department as an Assistant Deputy Probation Officer. Ken was commended for his exceptional communication skills with inmates, detainees, and clients and his strong interpersonal skills with his co-workers. Ken was promoted to Deputy Probation Officer in November of 1991 and was assigned to Adult Field Services where he wrote pre-sentence investigation reports. Ken retired from his probation career in October 2007. In his younger years, he had a love for music and dabbled as a Disc Jockey (...[more]

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. Ken was an avid spectator sports fan. He was very passionate about footballhe would debate with anyone who was not a Raider fan, because he was proud to be a part of the RAIDER NATION. Ken loved the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing and motorcycle riding. He participated in annual motorcycle events. After his retirement from the Probation Department, Ken enjoyed watching Country Western films and talking on the phone to his family and friends. In 2001, Ken met Sadalya (Sadie) Wilson and the two became inseparable. He and Sadie enjoyed going on trips, Soul Train Cruises, and traveling to visit family. They united in marriage in August 2006. Ken was called home to rest on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by parents Marie and Joe Diamond. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Sadalya D.Wilson-Diamond; two sons Kenneth J.C. (Sabrina) Diamond and Ian Diamond; three daughters Qwintrice Cochran, Kelli (Charles) Diamond-Johnson, and Paula Anderson; step-father Turner Poppy Clipper, Jr., mother-in-law Emma Wilson; brothers Richard Rick (Carmen) Diamond, and Anthony Diamond; one sister Alisa Yvette (Clay) Rollins; four grandchildren three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. To view the memorial service, visit: https://www.facebook.com/PreferredCremationBurial/videos/