Robert Orin Wildrick: Obituary

Mr. Robert Orin Wildrick age 83 of Vista Ridge Blairsville passed away on Wednesday October 9, 2019 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Wildrick was born on April 16, 1936 in East Stroudsburg, PA., the son of the late Walter Wildrick and the late Lura DePuy Wildrick. Robert was a veteran of the US Air Force. He retired from Bell South and ATT&T after many years of service. Robert was good hearted and was always wanting to help someone in need. He was a member of the Myo Sitis Foundation. He was a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather. Robert attended the Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Franklin.

Surviving Robert are his loving wife and best friend of thirty five years, Anne Meredith Wildrick of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Bobby and Anneke Wildrick of Seattle, WA., one daughter, Janice Wildrick, one sister, Jean Heinrick of Reading, PA., three grandchildren, a host of his church family, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday October 16, 2019 at 2:00 pm from the Georgia National Cemetery with Rev. Tim McQuitty officiating. The US Air Force will present full Military Honors. A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Franklin and will be announced. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family request that donations may be made to the Emanuel Presbyterian Church in Franklin or to the Myo Sitis Foundation in Robert’s memory.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com