Anthony Ray Wickham

I´ll never forget you, I will always love you, I know you know, I´ll forever miss you!
"For you, I pen this ode, to convey what you mean to me,
You entered my life like an old friend, bound by destiny.
If I didn´t know any better, I'd say we're kin, you see,
Sharing hearty laughs and homegrown treats, a bond so sweet and free.
As years swiftly passed, time revealed its finite decree,
Through thick and thin, your heart remained close to me.
Through trials and triumphs, we stood side by side,
Our connection unyielding, our friendship's tide.
In the tapestry of life, our threads intertwine,
Moments cherished, memories divine.
With every shared smile and tear, our bond does grow,
A testament to friendship's eternal glow.
So here's to you, dear friend, in this heartfelt rhyme,
For the warmth of your presence, a treasure sublime.
In the fleeting dance of time, our spirits entwine,
Forever bound by love, in this friendship of mine."
I´ll never forget you, I will always love you, I know you know, I´ll forever miss you!

My first memory of Anthony was Him and his best friend Tom sitting in their power chairs in front if our house. They were just resting, enjoying the shade.

They came to visit most days if it was nice weather. I shared tomatoes from my garden and they were so grateful. I made desserts for them and gave them peaches from Delta.

In October 2023 the neighbors and I had a birthday party for them. We barbecued, gave them gifts Nd sang Happy Birthday. It was one of the funnest days.

One day Anthony and Tom had come to visit. Anthony had tried to get his chair up onto the sidewalk, got stuck and was tipping. He was just so cute it was funny. I started laughing, then Tom started laughing and Anthony couldn´t help but laugh.

Anthony had the cutest smile. He was funny and told stories. Shared his life with us. They came down in the evening and we would sit outside and visit with them.

Anthony was loved by the many people he formed relationships with and is truly missed.