Sam Wilder

Sam Wilder, 86, of Cumming, Georgia passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.

A resident of Georgia for his entire life, Mr. Wilder was born October 19, 1936 in Dooly County and formerly lived in Byromville.  He had been a resident of Forsyth County for the past one and one-half years where he was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. Sam lived a life of service demonstrated through his involvement in the local church. Over the years, these churches included Byromville United Methodist Church, Fairburn United Methodist Church, Holy Cross M.S. Lutheran Church, and Lord of Life M.S. Lutheran Church.  Mr. Wilder worked in sales, construction, and property management and enjoyed talking, reading, woodworking, and beekeeping. 

He was preceded in his death by his father, Sam Wilder; mother, Jewett Kitchens; son, Thomas William Wilder; grandson, Ian Edward Dyer; sister, Nancy Cabe; stepbrother, Jack Kitchens. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Cheryl Wilder of Cumming; his six children, Dr. Kim and Bill Dyer of Woodstock; Kay and David Horton of Brunswick; Suzanne Price of Mt. Pleasant, SC; Rev. Sam and Jennifer Wilder of Waynesboro;  Dr. Michael and Ginger Wilder of Fort Worth, TX; Sarah and Chad Taylor of Cumming; 13 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; stepsister, Dot Cochran of Fairburn.

A family memorial service will be held at Hopewell United Methodist Church and his cremains will be interred in Lilly City Cemetery in Lilly, Georgia.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.