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Charlie Wilder Obituary
May 24, 1942 - February 15, 2012
BUNN
Charlie Leon Wilder, 69, of Bunn, died suddenly Wednesday February 15, 2012 while on a delivery for Pender Nursery in Greenville, SC.
Charlie Wilder was a tobacco farmer and served in law enforcement from 1972 to 1992, in which time he worked for the Bunn Police Department, Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Louisburg Police Department, and the State Capitol Police. Even after his retirement from Franklin County Sheriff's Department, Charlie kept working as The Watermelon Man, The Christmas Tree Man, driving for Pender Nursery, and entering every last business that anyone could imagine. He was a beloved resident of Franklin County, spending his Sundays worshiping in Bunn Baptist Church, his weekday mornings in the local restaurants with his close friends, and the rest of his time working hard and spending time with his family, teaching his grandchildren the art of "yes-sir" and "no-sir". The love given to Charlie by the community was only matched by his giving heart. Not one soul that crossed his path would leave the encounter without knowing his name and how to contact him if they needed help. Charlie Wilder will be missed dearly by everyone. Above all his loving wife of 52 years.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Bunn High School Auditorium with Rev. Michael Spain officiating. Burial will follow in Bunn Memorial Gardens.
Charlie is survived by his loving wife, Berteen Hill Wilder; son, Charlie Michael (Donna Lamm) Wilder of Bunn; daughters, Jenny Lane Matthews (Jeremy) of Spring Hope; and Judy Wilder Matthews of Bunn; ten grandchildren, Jason Wilson, Mack (Amber)Wilson, Sarah (Justin) Stallman, Charlie Matthews, Taylor Cowles, Jarrett Matthews, Knox Cowles, Preston Wilder, Jackson Wilder and Landon Wilder, and two great-grandchildren, Spencer Stallman and Ada Marie Wilson; brothers, Bruce Wilder of Mechanicville, VA; Phillip Wilder of Bowling Green, VA; and Connie Moss of Spring Hope; sisters, Ada Mae Wood of Glen Allen, VA; Frances Perry of Mechanicsville, VA; Peggy Aycock of Nashville. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Eula Wilder; step mother, Nobie Wilder, and siblings, Russell, Roger, Johnnie Wilder and Barbara Kennedy.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bunn Baptist Church, New Vision Fund, P.O. Box 144, Bunn, NC 27508.
The family will receive friends 7:00-8:30 p.m. Friday at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net
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Gretchen Alston
February 18, 2012
I Look to the hills from which cometh my help...my help comes from the Lord whom made heaven and earth..... I can only prayer that those words bring comfort to your family during the loss of Charlie...He was a true blessing to me and my family during the lost of my father a year ago.."Uncle Charlie as I affectionately called him was loved by all and truly will be missed..Stay Encouraged! !!
John Smith
February 18, 2012
Blessings to all of the family. Our hearts will always remember Charlie with love.
Sincerely,
Uncle Johnny, JoEllen & John & John Sidney III & Mariellen
Dawn Holland
February 18, 2012
May the Lord be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Dawn & Wright Holland - Owners of Lichtenfelt Nurseries, Greenville SC
missi cole
February 17, 2012
Charlie I will always remember the kind man from sisters cafe. I enjoyed our mornings together. U will b sadly missed but well taken care of. We love u charlie.
Robin and Marlene Strufe
February 17, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Allen Whitley
February 17, 2012
I remember our breaks at your house restaurant in Raleigh on lane st. while you were working with state capital police.
Allen Whitley
February 17, 2012
I remember our breaks at your house restaurants in Raleigh on Lane St.
February 17, 2012
So glad I got to know Charlie. He was a good friend and always kept me laughing. I will miss him a lot and so will all the people that knew him at Cardinal International Trucks in Raleigh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of grief.
William Sikes
Cardinal International Trucks
Mamie Ennis
February 17, 2012
May God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
February 17, 2012
Jenny and children, Sorry to hear about your dad. One thing is for sure you will always have your memories. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God is in control now and you are never alone. Pam and James Morelli
Teresa Kennedy
February 17, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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