COLUMBIA - A gathering of family and friends for Lawrence E. Wilder, 93 will be held 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine St. Chapel. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta, GA on 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 27, 2018.
L.E. was born February 10, 1925 in Augusta to E.A. Wilder, Sr. and Mable Tice Wilder. He served his country proudly during WWII and Korean Conflicts serving in both the US Navy and as a US Marine. Mr. Wilder taught at Olympia High School and as a professor at University of South Carolina, of whom he was an avid fan and supporter.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by two brothers, Gus and Charles and a nephew, Gary. Survivors include two nephews, Mike Wilder (Carolyn) and Stan Wilder (Sandy); nieces, Sherry Holley (Paul) and Paula Ballard (Smokey); and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.