Jennifer, I was so sorry to hear Mr. Fred passed away.  He was such a good friend to my late father, Tommy Hutto.  They talked on a regular basis and I was so grateful.  Please know I am praying for you at this difficult time.

My prayers are with the family. Fred will be missed. He was a good friend and a former co-worker. I will miss him and his humor.

very sorry to hear this.  I loved Mr. Wilder.  He was a talker and never got in a hurry.  Always had time for everyone at Church.

I worked with Fred in early 70's at NS. Have thought of him often because he was such a friendly, unique guy.  Sympathy to his family on your loss.

I'm so sad at the loss of Mr. Fred. What a sweet man! He was one of my long time customers at Youmans Chevrolet and I always loved talking with him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Mr. Fred was a good person will be sorely missed by all , I am truly sorry for your loss

I am very sorry for your loss and will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers. Fred was a great friend and co-worker and he will surely be missed by everyone that knew him.

TO THE FAMILY OF WILLIAM FREDERICK WILDER

The untimely death of my longtime friend Fred Wilder was received with shock and much sadness. Please accept my personal and sincere condolences. Our years working on the railroad together and years of friendship are important entries in my book of memories.
 
It would be tempting to say that Fred inherited the ingredients of his success or that it was something within his bloodlines. But instead it was the sum total of merit, and hard work, and especially, the choices that he alone made for himself that determined the direction his life would take.
 
Fred remembered that justice is conscience, not just personal conscience, but the conscience of mankind. As I reflect back Fred was not only an amazing person but a giving person who in his own way was always looking for ways to make life better for others. He was a kind and distinguished gentleman and could always be found doing the people's business to the very end. 
 
This is the light he cast for those who looked to him for help in their darkest moments. The light that led so many who pursued the American dream and the expectation of justice, the light that now serves as a guiding beacon for those who follow in his wake. 
 
Fred's life bent toward fairness for all and he truly possessed that American quality. He fought the tough battles that were required of him and had a capacity to learn and a capacity to listen. But what stands out to me the most is not what Fred has done, it's how he lived his life. He moved through this world with unshakeable calm and confidence. 
 
He will be profoundly missed and will always be the rainbow in our clouds. Our heart aches at our loss, but his legacy will always be with us. So, at the end of that last tour of duty and hearing the sound of that final all aboard' call we should all come to realize that a life lived believing, giving, caring and loving your family is the only life that really matters.
 
Gone from our eyes, but not forgotten in our hearts.

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Fred.  He was my buddy at Pine Forest.  I will miss him.  RIP Mr. Fred!

I am very sorry for your lost and will keep you in my prayers. I will always remember Fred. 
Janis Watkins

Thinking of you Jennifer and Cheryl.  My prayers are with you and your family.

We plan on attending the graveside tomorrow.  We will miss Uncle Fred dearly.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Mr. Fred Wilder was a great friend of my father, Billy Monroe. His wife was a great friend of my mother, Vivian Monroe. I remember him visiting my Grandfather Monroe's service station in the sixties after his youngest daughter was born. He and his wife were wonderful people, reverently remembered as friends of our family. He offered me his condolences on the loss of my father. I offer my condolences to the Wilder family on behalf of Billy and Vivian.

Jennifer,
I will miss hearing the joyful voice of Fred. I was always glad to hear from him.
He was one the kindest men you could ever meet. It saddens me to to know that he is no longer with us. I send my sincere prayers to God for the family.

Rayfield Pates

Jennifer,
    Your Dad was always so kind and friendly to everyone.   I enjoyed talking to him at church. How blessed we were to have him among our fellowship at FBP.

We have missed hanging out with Fred at the Macon Mall and the Burger King but we will see him again in Heaven !!!

OBITUARY

William F. Wilder

7 March, 1929 – 13 April, 2015

Macon Memorial Park Cemetery

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