Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel
912-754-6421 (fax) 912-754-3426
P.O. Box 295
Springfield, GA 31329
Paul David Wilder
Rincon – Paul David Wilder, 76, passed away Saturday morning, March 10, 2012 at his home.
He was born and raised in Plant City, Florida. He graduated from Plant City High School in 1954. He also graduated from the University of Florida Forest Ranger School in 1955. Then he went on to the University of Florida where he got his Bachelor Degree in Science & Forestry in 1960. He was a Land Surveyor in Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. For 27 years he was the owner of Wilder Surveying and Mapping , was a member of the Surveying & Mapping Society, and was the former county Surveyor for Effingham and McIntosh Counties. Mr. Wilder was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rincon and the Brotherhood Sunday School Class.
Surviving are his wife, Nina Gail Wilder; two sons, John David Wilder and Paul Gregory Wilder; only granddaughter, Jessica Marie Wilder; brother, Henderson Wilder; two sisters, Sarah Wilder and Virginia Eeltink; cousins, nieces, nephews, and many beloved friends.
Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Rincon.
Interment will follow in Rincon Cemetery.
Remembrances may be given to First Baptist Church of Rincon Building Fund, 201 E. 6th Street, Rincon, GA 31326.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons
Funeral Home
Effingham Chapel
(912)754-6421