Welford Mason Wilder Jr.

Welford Mason Wilder Jr.

Welford Wilder Obituary

Published by Mimms Funeral Home from Sep. 11 to Sep. 14, 2008.
WILDER, Welford Mason Jr., departed this life on September 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Welford M. Sr. and Lillie Mae Wilder; and his sister, LaVerne Eaddy. On September 8, 1956, he married Alenia Lucille "Polly" Brown. Polly was a loving and devoted wife, until her untimely death. A faithful member of First Baptist Church, Centralia, he gave willingly of his time and talents. This was particularly evident in the restoration of the Historic First Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are two children, Michael Wilder and Michelle Lewis; two beautiful granddaughters, Morgan and Cameron Lewis; one godson, Justin C. Baskerville; three sisters, Phyllis Hill, Lillie Kemp and Edna Talley; a host of nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, other relatives and many loving and dedicated friends. Remains rest at Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street Rd. The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church (Centralia), 2920 Kingsdale Rd., on Sunday (today), from 5 to 6 p.m., and where funeral services will be held Monday, September 15, at 12 noon. Dr. Wilson E.B. Shannon, pastor, officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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September 16, 2008

Diane Harris posted to the memorial.

September 15, 2008

Debra, Linda and Jean posted to the memorial.

September 15, 2008

Barbara Peck posted to the memorial.

Diane Harris

September 16, 2008

Michelle,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. May God and your memories comfort you.
With deepest sympathy.
Diane Harris & Family.

Debra, Linda and Jean

September 15, 2008

The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender senses of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone you love. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.

Barbara Peck

September 15, 2008

Carla and Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:4

Ida Hatcher-Edwards

September 14, 2008

Dear Michael and Michelle,
Welford, Jr. and Polly were ones of the first people to welcome me and my family when I came to Kingsdale Rd. in 1970. My children grew up with you. My sincere sympathy is with you and your family at this time. I'm sorry I can't be with you at this time, but know that I will be with you in thoughts and prayers.

Ernestine Wilson

September 14, 2008

Dear Michael and Michelle,
What fond memories you must have of having grown up in a loving home with two adoring parents. Both of you made them especially proud and in time, I hope memories of the good times will sustain you.
May God bless you and be with you now and always.
Love,
Ernestine

From the Staff of Mimms Funeral Home

September 14, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Michael, Sara, Micah and Stephen West

September 13, 2008

Michelle, Morgan and Cameron, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father and Grandfather. We will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers.

Carolyn & Santina Harris, Centralia Road,

September 12, 2008

Expressing heartfelt sympathy to the Wilder family in the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts are with you at this time of breavement.

Jason & Brigette Sears

September 12, 2008

Michelle,

We are sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace now.

Love,
Jason & Brigette Sears

Neil Christian

September 12, 2008

To Michael and Michelle,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you greive the loss of your father. Mr. Welford was a kind and hardworking gentleman that helped his wife raise, nurture and love his two wonderful children. You were both blessed with having a caring father in your lives and that is truly a gift and blessing to have.

We don't get to see each other a lot these days, however that does not diminish our thoughts of your family.
Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

The life experiences you shared with your father will always be with you and his memory will live on in your hearts. God blesses us and shares the lives of others with us for an undetermined amount of time and we need to be appreciative and thankful of that time.

We ask that God keep you under his blanket of protection and provide the both of you with the needed comfort during this period.

Clarice Christian and Neil Christian

Lolita Wells

September 12, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Yvonne Wilder

September 12, 2008

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Yvonne, Patrice and Darrin

PAULINE BOYD

September 11, 2008

TO THE WILDER FAMILY, YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS.

PAULINE BOYD AND REBECCA LEWIS

Emily Turner

September 11, 2008

May knowing others care, help comfort you during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilder family.
Herbert, Stanley, Liz, Emily, Larry and Luther West

Denzel, Robert & Sylvia Melvin

September 11, 2008

May you find comfort in memories and strength in each other's love throughout this very difficult time.
With our Deepest Sympathy.
Denzel's heart goes out to you with a Special Gratitude of Love.

September 11, 2008

We are sorry to hear on your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.


Danny, Joy, Gina and Karen

Caroline & Daphne Patrom

September 11, 2008

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Cheryl Snyder

September 11, 2008

Michelle, Carla & Family,

May the peace of God and fond memories of your loved one sustain you through this period of bereavement and sorrow.

E W Green, Sr Chesterfield County Public School

September 11, 2008

May the Lord keep his precious hands on the family during these times.

JOSEPH TYLER

September 11, 2008

You will truly, be missed...
Joe Joe Tyler....

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