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David Wilder Obituary

David Keith Wilder, 53, of Auburn passed away April 7, 2016, at Bethany House. A visitation is 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. CST Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home.

Mr. Wilder was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Joe and Marveline Partain of LaGrange, Georgia; and paternal grandparent, Thelma Wilder of LaGrange, Georgia.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Wilder; sons, Reid Don Wilder, Dorian James Heim; daughters, Regan Breanne Wilder, Kendall Marie Heim; granddaughter, Paisley Olivia Wilder; parents, Don and Sandra Wilder; brother, Scott Thomas Wilder (Jamie Barrington);

Mr. Wilder was born December 11, 1962, in LaGrange, Georgia. He proudly served in the United States Air Force where he retired as a Master Sergeant.

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Published by LaGrange Daily News from Apr. 8 to Apr. 9, 2016.

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May 3, 2016

David I can still see you today adjusting your baseball cap (all the time) hugs and many butterfly kisses
laurie C Black

April 22, 2016

Denise and family, I am still in shock to learn about Dave's passing. We had some fun times while I was at Tyndall and he certainly was a good man and SNCO who loved his family. My prayers go out to you and the family. Bob Love

MARY SIVELL

April 21, 2016

DON, SANDRA & FAMILY--SO VERY SORRY TO LEARN OF YOUR SADNESS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

Rob Shearer

April 10, 2016

MSgt Wilder is one of the main reasons I joined the AF. He recruited me in 2003. I thank him for his service to our great nation. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

Bev Demmerly

April 9, 2016

Mr Don and Miss Sandy, Denise, and the kids. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Dave. He was a wonderful man and a great friend. He will be missed. My thought and prayers are with all of you.

Micah & Tina Ebersole

April 9, 2016

Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wilder family.

April 9, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and blessings and prayers coming your way. Jane Lowe Webb

Murray Reese

April 8, 2016

Sorry to here about
Dave our prayers are with the Wilder family
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