James loved Nascar, was an avid gardner and loved watching TV, especially classic Western movies and shows.
James is survived by his children, David Wilder of Garner, NC and Kim WIlder also of Garner, NC; brothers, Ray Wilder and his wife, Rebecca of Clayton, NC and Ray Wilder of Angier, NC; sisters, Becky Brown and her husband, Harold of Hillsborough, NC and Linda Collier and her husband, L.D. of Pittsboro, NC; and his loving dog, Princess Wilder. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years, Mettie Rachel Wilder.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Mitchell Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2:00pm. Interment will follow the service at Raleigh Memorial Park Mausoleum.