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Wilton Wickes Obituary
A Memorial Service will be held in Hickory, N.C. at the convenience of the family.
In Bill's memory, donations may be made to Kelly Spruill Memorial Library, Happiness House, 731 PreEmption Rd., Geneva, 14456 or Cure PSP, 30 E. Padonia Rd., Suite 201, Timonium, MD, 21093.
Bill was born in Newport, N.H., the son of the late Margaret and Wilton Wickes on May 28, 1924. He was a veteran of W.W. II, serving in the European theater. He and his family located to Geneva in 1954, where he was a manager of the Singer Store. He was later employed by Monroe Automobile Equipment Co. as a district sales manager, where he retired after 24 years.
Bill is survived by his wife of 67 years, Katherine (Kay) Wickes; his daughters: Linda (Bruce) Scherer and Denise (Larry) Spruill, both of Geneva; son, Scott (AvaJean) Wickes of Hickory, N.C.; grandchildren: Steven Scherer, Adrienne and Keith Spruill and Candice, Christie and Zachary Wickes; three great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his grandchildren: Kelly Spruill and Darin Scherer; two brothers; and two sisters.
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TANDEE CERTO JONES
February 6, 2011
Dear Linda and Family,
Gary and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. If we can be of any help to you, please don't hesitate to call us. In the meantime, know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad time in your lives. They say "time heals" and it probably doesn't seem that way now. Having lost my Dad 10-5-2009 at 86, I too, thought that was a myth. As time passes, we pray for your recovery and enjoyment in the memories you had with this wonderful man. Best Always, Tandee Certo Jones and Gary R. Jones, Sr.
February 4, 2011
Kay ; My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this difficult time.
We are always THANKFUL for the memories of loving and caring family and friends.
Sincerely ed bailey
Tim Flynn
February 4, 2011
To the entire Wickes family. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. To me, he was always "Scott's dad," a calm and confident guy who sold shock absorbers, owned a boat named "LinDeSco", and drove company-issued Ford LTDs. I still have wonderful memories of him, Kay, Denise, and Scott during visits to the house on Bennett, of a pug named Bingo, of the company car (and Kay's green Chrysler) in the driveway, and of the time he drove us to Roseland for the day. Still buying Monroe shocks after all these years. Thanks, Bill.
Tim and Margaret Flynn
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