Grant Wilder Obituary
He was born on October 15, 1938, in Rogersville, TN to the late Grant and Sue Wilder. He was a lifetime resident of Church Hill. Grant was a graduate of Rogersville High School and retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1998. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.
In addition to his parents Grant was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Charles Wilder; brothers, Jesse, Dallas and Clyde Wilder; and his sister, Jane Simpson.
He is survived by his brother, Kenny Wilder and his wife, Charlotte; sister, Patsy Lawson and her husband, Herman; sister-in-law, Sandy Culbertson on and her husband, Chuck; special niece, Angie C. Long and her husband, Carter; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Highland Cemetery in Rogersville with Rev. Mitch Russell officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 12:30 PM to go in procession to the cemetery.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Brittany Tate
January 12, 2026
Grant was a sweet man. He´d come to Hardee´s every morning and was always so nice! He will be missed.
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