William Donald Wicker
William Donald wicker “Don” age 84, Passed away peacefully on July 4, 2020. He was born on March 25, 1936 in Burlington, NC to Vera Anderson Wicker and Carl A Wicker. Don was preceded in death by both parents and his brother David Wicker. Don graduated from Walter M. Williams High School in 1954. He attended Elon College then he was drafted in the Army and be became a Sargent while stationed in Germany. He worked many years in the textile industry where he retired from Fairy Stone Fabrics. He also retired from Southern High school where he worked 10 years.
Don enjoyed gardening and flounder gigging; Don also loved his cat Prissy Lynn who misses him very much.
Don is survived by his wife Tina, who he married on February 5, 2018. Son William ‘Tim” Wicker (Dana) Burlington, Jamie Dee Wicker, Kelli Rae Willets (Michael) Gibsonville, 2 stepchildren Shannon Tate (Ernest), Billy Carden, And one step-grand son Ethan Tate, Sister Nancy White (George) Salisbury brother Gene Wicker (Polly) Burlington.
He had my cousins, nieces, and nephews
5 grandchildren, William Brock Wicker (Ashley), Jordon Grey Wicker (Jordan), Cameron Douglas Wicker, Adam Michael Willets (Lauren), Megan Rae Willets
3 Great grandchildren, Hannah Grey Wicker, William Jackson Wicker, and Hilton Michael willets.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ralph Scott lifeServices or celebration Singers 408 W. Trade St Burlington NC, 21219
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