Herbert "Sit Down" Wilder Jr.

Herbert "Sit Down" Wilder Jr. obituary

Herbert "Sit Down" Wilder Jr.

Herbert Wilder Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. - Jackson on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Mr. Herbert Wilder, Jr. better known as "Sit Down" was born on March 13, 1956 to Herbert Wilder, Sr. & Thelma Davis in Jackson, MS. Herbert passed away on July 13, 2025 in Jackson, MS.

Services

Public Visitation

Jul
18

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | MS

3580 Robinson Road

Jackson, MS 39209

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Funeral Service

Jul
19

St. Matthews M.B. Church

3660 Fontaine Ave.

Jackson, Mississippi 39213

12:00 PM
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