William James Wilds, III
William James Wilds, III
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William James Wilds, III 81, of Wilson passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, Wilson. Pastor Rusty Russell will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday morning from 10 – 10:45 a.m. at Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.
William and his wife were the owners of Wild Flowers Quality Wholesale in Pennsylvania for thirty years. He was a member of the Wilson Elks Lodge.
William is survived by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Susan Wilds; daughter, Colleen Raper and husband, Ronnie; granddaughter, Rebecca Reaves and husband, Wade; grandson, Joshua Raper; great-grandchildren, William, Hudson and Archer Reaves, and his brother, Ronald Wilds of Grain Valley, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and William J. Wilds, Jr.
Condolences directed to Joyner’s Funeral Home and Crematory at www.joyners.net.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
4100 Raleigh Rd Parkway, Wilson, NC 27896
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