James passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the age of 62. James was born January 1, 1960 in Savannah, Georgia. James served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed collecting gold dollars, watching Seinfeld and Two and a Half Men. He also enjoyed playing catch with his grandson Shane and going for walks and bike riding with his grandchildren.
James is survived by his wife, Sarah A. Wilder; children, Rebecca Strain and David Wilder; step children, Gerald (Rochelle) Eastman, Brandon (Rachel) Eastman and Dakotta Clark and his fiancé, Lacey Kilpatrick; 15 grandchildren; sister, Margaret Schuetz and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will take place on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at the Gephart Funeral Home from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Memorial cards for the wishes of the family will be available at the funeral home.