Terry Gene Wilder

Posted on October 11, 2023

Terry Gene Wilder, 71, of Perry died Aug. 28, 2023, in Perry.

He was born April 10, 1952, to Willie James Wilder and Edith L Raulerson.

Terry loved fishing, hunting and golfing. His favorite hobby was to go deep sea fishing.

Terry was a Baptist and attended Southside Baptist Church.

He graduated from Taylor County High School, then he went to Gardner Webb University with a full football scholarship. Terry graduated from there and went to the University of Florida in Gainesville to earn a bachelor’s degree. He was a very successful CPA and was very high achieving.

He lived in Wilmington, N.C., most of his life and moved to Homestead, N.C.

He lived there until his retirement and moved back to Perry 11 years ago.

He worked at Lowrimore Warwick Law Company. Terry was a CPA Partner with the company, then with Crocker Marine for more than 30 years where he retired as a CPA. He felt like family at Crocker Marine.

He is predeceased by: his parents, Willie James Wilder and Edith L Raulerson; his brothers, James Wilder, Mike Wilder and Mitchell Wilder; his nephew, David Heartsfield; and his grandparents.

Mr. Wilder is survived by his sisters, Teresa (Joe) Heartsfield and Kathy Wilder; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.