William H. Wilder

Bill Wilder III, 48, of Charlotte, NC died unexpectedly in his sleep on April 19, 2017. He was born in Tallahassee, Florida on September 8, 1968 to Bill and Kathleen Moore Wilder. In 1978, he and his family moved to Charlotte, NC. He graduated from Myers Park High School where he was captain of the football team, and Appalachian State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He worked in several industries prior to his death. While his health had significantly deteriorated in the past several years, he continued to have a strong love for his family, friends, Appalachian State, and Kappa Alpha. Bill is survived by his parents, Bill and Kathleen Wilder of Charlotte, son Walter Thomas Wilder of Durham, NC, sister Susanne Wilder Williams (Jason) of Lake Wylie, SC, and nieces Samantha and Emily Williams of Lake Wylie, SC. Funeral services are planned for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 26, at the Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 2701 Park Road, Charlotte, NC, and a visitation will follow in the parish hall of the church. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, anyone wishing to do so, make memorial contributions to the Charlotte Rescue Mission, 907 West 1st Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, or the Appalachian State University Athletic Department, Appalachian State Box 32025, Boone, NC 28608.