1941
James
2022
James David Wicker
April 27, 1941 — September 1, 2022
James David Wicker was born April 27, 1941, son of the late Jodie and Doshia Wicker.
He was united in marriage to Patty Welch on January 22, 1966. He was a member of the Bethlehem Methodist Church. David served his country in the US Army in the Vietnam War.
His years of employment include Harwood Manufacturing and Automotive Fabrication of Adamsville. When these factories closed, he became employed at Leroy Somer in Lexington from which he retired.
He was raised on a farm and always knew hard work – He continued raising cattle, working in hay, and doing farm work throughout the years!
His enjoyment was helping others and spending time with his grandchildren. Family members affectionately called him daddy and granddaddy.
He is survived by his wife Patty of 56 years, sons Alan and Todd (Sharon) of Adamsville. Four grandchildren Hunter and Jayden Wicker of Adamsville, Jennifer Boswell (Luke) and Bailey Pickens (Tristan) of Florence, Alabama.
Two great grandchildren, Ezra Pickens of Florence, AL. and Aiden Boswell of Adamsville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, two brothers -Bobby and Russell and his daughter in law Lisa Wicker.
He will be greatly missed by family, friends and anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
He was united in marriage to Patty Welch on January 22, 1966. He was a member of the Bethlehem Methodist Church. David served his country in the US Army in the Vietnam War.
His years of employment include Harwood Manufacturing and Automotive Fabrication of Adamsville. When these factories closed, he became employed at Leroy Somer in Lexington from which he retired.
He was raised on a farm and always knew hard work – He continued raising cattle, working in hay, and doing farm work throughout the years!
His enjoyment was helping others and spending time with his grandchildren. Family members affectionately called him daddy and granddaddy.
He is survived by his wife Patty of 56 years, sons Alan and Todd (Sharon) of Adamsville. Four grandchildren Hunter and Jayden Wicker of Adamsville, Jennifer Boswell (Luke) and Bailey Pickens (Tristan) of Florence, Alabama.
Two great grandchildren, Ezra Pickens of Florence, AL. and Aiden Boswell of Adamsville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, two brothers -Bobby and Russell and his daughter in law Lisa Wicker.
He will be greatly missed by family, friends and anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.
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