CARTHAGE, NY – Timothy Gene Wilder, 63, of Carthage Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Born Nov. 29,1957, in Carthage, NY, a son of the late Edward and Marie (Arnold) Wilder, he graduated in 1976 from Carthage Central School.
Later he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a Boiler Technician First Class Petty Officer. Upon his discharge from the Navy, he immediately began using his knowledge and skill set at Fort Drum’s Coal Plant, until suffering a disability in 2012.
Timothy was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing.
He also loved researching genealogy and most of all, being with his family.
He is survived by his brothers, James Wilder, Donald (Nancy) Wilder, Edward (Marsha) Wilder, Raymond (Janice) Wilder and Harry (Chong) Wilder as well as his sisters, Donna Wilder-Adams, Candy (Garry) Schwartz, Tina (Jeffrey) Peers and Tammy (Mark) Flores and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and a sister, Donna Marie.
A graveside service with military honors will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Sandhill Cemetery, Natural Bridge, with the Rev. Wayne Arnold officiating.
Arrangements are with Lundy Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc.
