JACK WILLIAM WILDS

JACK WILLIAM WILDS obituary, Farwell, MI

JACK WILLIAM WILDS

JACK WILDS Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Corey Funeral Home - Evart on Jul. 9, 2025.

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Jack William Wilds, 57, of Evart, Michigan, formerly of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1967 to James and Patricia (Corman) Wilds in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Jack graduated from Evart High School in 1987. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country as a ship's welder for 4 years. He went on to serve in the U. S. Navy Reserves.

Jack was a big man with a big smile and affectionate greeting. He was known to greet those he came into contact with a big hug and and a kiss on the forehead. He was a

welder by trade, and loved riding his Harley motorcycle. He was a person that would do anything for anybody.

Jack lived in Florida for ten years where he met Paul and Kathy Spenard. Paul and Kathy were great friends of Jack in Florida and helped him throughout his illness.

Jack is survived by his siblings: Mike (Karen) Newhall of Barryton, Deanna (Gene) Wallington of Houghton Lake, Mary Wilds-Sittaro of Evart, Charlotte Beebe of Evart,

Keith (Lisa) Wilds of Greenville, Jeanie Mann of Evart, and David Beebe of Evart and many extended family and friends. Jack was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jim and Pat Wilds of Evart; brother, Richard Wilds; sisters, Robin and Angie Wilds; Uncle George and Aunt Hilda Cryderman; grandparents, John and Lida

Methner; brother; Patrick Newhall and brother-in-law, Tony Sittaro.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, July 20th from 1PM to 4PM at the Evart VFW Hall. Jack will be laid to rest with his parents at Surrey Township Cemetery, Farwell, MI at a later date.

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