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1983
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William Wickes Obituary
1983 - 2018
William Anthony "Billy" Wickes, age 35, of Dublin, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his residence. Born May 14, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio. Billy was a supervisor at Hollywood Casino. His favorite activity with his son, Will, was playing the Fort Nite game and Paw Patrol with his daughter Anna. He looked forward to and enjoyed the many fun family trips to Disney World. He loved his family very much and considered his family to be his life. Billy enjoyed golfing, was an avid Manchester United fan and loved all OSU sports. Preceded in death by his sister: Amy Wickes – 2017. Survived by his loving wife of 9 years: Kaitlin Rene' (Carey) Wickes whom he married December 7, 2009; children: William Allen "Will" Wickes (age 6), Anna Noel Wickes (age 3); mother: Cindy (Jack Green) Wesney, father: William "Billy" Wickes; mother and father-in-law: Cindy and Brent Ellis; brother-in-law: Kyle Carey; sister-in-law: Carla (Anthony) Rhodes; nephew and niece: Mason and Aleigh Rhodes. The family will receive friends 4 – 8 PM Tuesday at Ferguson Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St. (Rt. 161W), Plain City where the funeral will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Pastor Steven Hicks officiating. Burial Forest Grove Cemetery. Billy was passionate about providing to less fortunate children. To honor his memory contributions may be made to any charity that will provide to less fortunate children. Visit fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to share a special memory.
Memories and Condolences
for William Wickes
Sponsored by The Columbus Dispatch.
16 Entries
Shaun Tucker
August 22, 2018
I knew Will from working directly with him at Hollywood Casino Columbus. He was a terrific human being with a great deal of compassion and very calming and peaceful approach. Whenever there was a problem, he fixed it without panic, which was transferable and gave me that same level of calmness. May your family be provided with the highest level of comfort and peace in this time of loss.
Shaun Tucker
Andrew Brenner
August 22, 2018
My condolences for your loss.
Eugene Folden
August 21, 2018
The faculty and staff of the Hospitality Management program in the Department of Human Sciences at OSU send our heartfelt sympathies to Billy's family. We are all so saddened by his death. Dr. Eugene Folden
Bonnie Lannigan
August 21, 2018
Kaitlin--Such heartbreaking news. My heart-felt sympathy is with you during this very difficult time. Billy will be sadly missed.
August 21, 2018
My deepest heart-felt condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this very difficult time. May the good times and the love you shared with Billy bring you comfort in the days ahead. Pat, Mary & Makayla Lorms
The Compassionate Friends
August 19, 2018
Dear Wickes Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Along. We are The Compassionate Friends.
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The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Aakansha Malhotra
August 19, 2018
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. My heart is broken. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kaitlin.
John Meyer
August 19, 2018
Cindy: We are in a state of complete shock and sadness for your loss. What a sweet, good person Billy was. I can't come close to imagining what you're feeling right now, but I'm sure your family and friends, and Billy's own family and friends, will be doing all they can to help you through this awful time. Goodness. Thoughts and prayers. John, Ginny, Sarah
Leigh Ann Kademenos
August 19, 2018
Kaitlin, this is the most sad news. Your heart must be broken. I am praying for comfort for you and the children as well as your extended family.
Cindy Allen
August 19, 2018
My deepest heart-felt condolences to the entire family. Father God I ask that you provide comfort to Billy's wife and children as they deal with the loss of their beloved husband and father. I pray that you give them strength and a sense of comfort during this time and always. In your name I pray... Amen..
August 18, 2018
So very sorry about Will. The Buffet co-workers sure are going to miss him. He was a wonderful well liked respected supervisor! His dry humor is certainly going to be missed!
Michele Adkins
Co-worker at the Buffet at Hollywood Casino
Karen and Stuart Wise
August 18, 2018
Kaitlin,
We're so sorry to hear about your loss. My God bring peace and strength to you and your children.
We love you.
Aunt Karen & Uncle Stuart
Melissa Beachy
August 18, 2018
We love you Kaitlin, Willard and Anna! Love Greg, Missy and Kate
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