Jimmy Wilder, age 78, of Bulls Gap, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Mattie Turner Wilder; wife, Shelby Klepper Wilder; and brother, Ray Wilder.
Mr. Wilder retired from TRW and was veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683, where he served in the Color Guard for many years.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Abby Weems Blama, Kathy Weems Kojundic, Melissa "Mel" Kojundic, and Regina Norton and husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Donovan Dodge, Emily Norton, Mike Blama, Kelly Sexton, Kevin Blama, Sarah Nunn, Kaci Kojundic, Jason Kojundic, Caden, Zaxton, Layla, Caislee, Arabella Norton; great grandchildren, Dylan Dodge; sisters, Florence Johns, Maxine Baskette, and Susan Long and husband Chuck; and brother, Hubert Wilder. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Chaplain Mark Abernathy and Pastor Travis Mills officiating. The graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday at in Otes Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and food, memorial donations may be sent to the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683. Online condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com.
Mr. Wilder retired from TRW and was veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683, where he served in the Color Guard for many years.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Abby Weems Blama, Kathy Weems Kojundic, Melissa "Mel" Kojundic, and Regina Norton and husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Donovan Dodge, Emily Norton, Mike Blama, Kelly Sexton, Kevin Blama, Sarah Nunn, Kaci Kojundic, Jason Kojundic, Caden, Zaxton, Layla, Caislee, Arabella Norton; great grandchildren, Dylan Dodge; sisters, Florence Johns, Maxine Baskette, and Susan Long and husband Chuck; and brother, Hubert Wilder. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Chaplain Mark Abernathy and Pastor Travis Mills officiating. The graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday at in Otes Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and food, memorial donations may be sent to the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683. Online condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com.
Jimmy Wilder, age 78, of Bulls Gap, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of Oak Grove Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Mattie Turner Wilder; wife, Shelby Klepper Wilder; and brother, Ray Wilder.
Mr. Wilder retired from TRW and was veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683, where he served in the Color Guard for many years.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Abby Weems Blama, Kathy Weems Kojundic, Melissa "Mel" Kojundic, and Regina Norton and husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Donovan Dodge, Emily Norton, Mike Blama, Kelly Sexton, Kevin Blama, Sarah Nunn, Kaci Kojundic, Jason Kojundic, Caden, Zaxton, Layla, Caislee, Arabella Norton; great grandchildren, Dylan Dodge; sisters, Florence Johns, Maxine Baskette, and Susan Long and husband Chuck; and brother, Hubert Wilder. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Chaplain Mark Abernathy and Pastor Travis Mills officiating. The graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday at in Otes Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and food, memorial donations may be sent to the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683. Online condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com.
Mr. Wilder retired from TRW and was veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683, where he served in the Color Guard for many years.
Survivors include his loving daughters, Abby Weems Blama, Kathy Weems Kojundic, Melissa "Mel" Kojundic, and Regina Norton and husband, Marvin; grandchildren, Donovan Dodge, Emily Norton, Mike Blama, Kelly Sexton, Kevin Blama, Sarah Nunn, Kaci Kojundic, Jason Kojundic, Caden, Zaxton, Layla, Caislee, Arabella Norton; great grandchildren, Dylan Dodge; sisters, Florence Johns, Maxine Baskette, and Susan Long and husband Chuck; and brother, Hubert Wilder. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Chaplain Mark Abernathy and Pastor Travis Mills officiating. The graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday at in Otes Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and food, memorial donations may be sent to the Bulls Gap V.F.W. Post #9683. Online condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com.
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