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Rufus Roosevelt Wilder, Sr.

06/10/1963 - 08/04/2023

Obituary For Rufus Roosevelt Wilder, Sr.

Rufus Roosevelt Wilder, Sr., 60, of Utica, MS was born June 10, 1963 to Roosevelt Wilder and Mamie Lee Harris Davis Wilder. Rufus passed August 4, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Indianapolis. IN.

Visitation Friday, August 18, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Funeral services Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., New Faith Independent Church, 21850 Highway 27S Utica, MS 39175 with burial in New Faith Independent Church Cemetery, 21850 Highway 27 S, Utica, MS 39175.


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May God's peace comfort the family during this difficult time. Fond memories of Rufus will make things a little easier. Lisa Thomas and Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Look to the hills, whence cometh your strength. The Barnes and Porter Family

To our cousins, Burnestha, Gennette, Rosie,Kathy, and Ruttie. GOD is awesome and we know that He will comfort you all at this sad time in your lives. Rufus had a big smile like your mother and now that have reunited together in heaven. Stay encouraged. Your cousins Charles Robinson and the Robinson family. Miami ,Florida

To. Burnestha and family, You all will forever be in our prayers. Just remember The God we serve never makes a mistake and He saw Rufus wad getting tied of this sinful world 🌎 and He called him home to rest from his earthly labor. Love you all dearly. Your sister Ann and the Johnson family. Bronx,NY

To Burnestha, Gen, Kathy,Rosie and Ruttie, you all are in my prayers as I sit and think about what a joyful and loving family you are and we can see Rufus joining our sisters Vanessa and Sylvia as he journey to be with Lois and Lourean along with other loved ones gone home. You all will miss him but God will keep him close inHis arms. My sisters and my brother be encouraged and of good cheer. Love you all your sister, Carolyn and the Peterson family. Poughkeepsie, NY

To Kathy and the entire Wilder Family. I pray that each of you will receive the comfort, peace, love and strength that's needed now and forever. Love always, Laquita Crawford

May God walk besides the family in this time. God loves you, love aunt Zilla Dixon

I pray that God will rain down his blessings of peace over the entire family of Rufus. My continued prayers are with you all today and days ahead. Your cousin, Lucinda Wade-Robinson and Family

Heaven received a new angel. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time. I'm sorry I can't be there in person, but I wanted to let you know how I feel. I'm so sorry you're going through this---But God will comfort you and the family. I know how you felt about Rufus and how close to your heart ♥ he was. Love H Lavan Laurelton, NY

Heaven received a new angel. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time. I'm sorry I can't be there in person, but I wanted to let you know how I feel. I'm so sorry you're going through this---But God will comfort you and the family. I know how you felt about Rufus and how close to your heart ♥ he was. Love H Lavan Laurelton, NY

To Burnestha and the Wilder family. Heaven received a new angel. May you find peace and comfort during this sad time. I'm sorry I can't be there in person, but I wanted to let you know how I feel. I'm so sorry you're going through this---But God will comfort you and the day. I know how you felt about Rufus and how close to your heart ♥ he was. Love, HLaVan, Laurelton,NY

"For God so loved the world that He gave his only son,so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but have eternal life." Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wilder Family. We will miss Rufus kind, and giving heart. He will forever be in our hearts. The Erves Family

Love Always Burnestha

Rufus I will always miss you. You were like the son I never had. I remember the day you were born so innocent like a little pumpkin and I told mama you were my pumpkin. I never stopped caring for you and I will miss you and all of our many phone calls. Rest in peace my brother/son Love you dearly Burnestha

My deepest sympathies for the Wilder family from Bridgette Moncure , Halbert Moncure and Family.

TO: The Wilder Family We Care About You, We know this is a challenging time, and things may feel a bit over whelming. We just want you know that we care and we're here for you. May God Continue to "Bless" Each of You. Leila Frazier-Davenport & Family Byram/Utica, MS

Our prayers are with the Moncure Harris Wilder. I'm sending prayers sympathy to your family 🙏 May God continue to strengthen you in this time of need . Frank and family

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during these difficult times. Just remember that God said He would never leave you nor forsake you.

The Simmons Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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