Billy Joe Wilder

He was born in Lamesa, TX August 4th, 1945 to Reuel and Marjorie Wilder.

He was in the Air Force from 1963 to 1967 where he served a tour in Korea and a tour throughout Europe.

Upon leaving the Air Force, he settled in Midland, where he worked as a milkman for Gandy’s, where he met his wife, Rebecca, and eventually became a commercial sheet metal mechanic.

He was an avid fan of all Houston sports and a lover of good music and western movies and TV shows.

He was always the first to lend a hand and never expected any kind of payment in return.

He is preceded by his parents, Reuel and Marjorie Wilder; and his brother, Maurice Wilder.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rebecca Wilder; daughter, Elaine Wilder; son, Billy Joe Wilder Jr and his wife, Anna Wilder; son, Shane Wilder; sister, Linda Hedges; brothers, Jim and Tom Wilder; four grandchildren, Anna, Nathaniel, Alice, and Ella; two great-grandchildren, Eric and Elva; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Billy Joe Wilder was a strong, hard-working, man who was always willing to impart wisdom, especially to his children, and always quick with a joke. There was not a person he couldn’t strike up a conversation with and have laughing.

We love you and will miss you, papa.

A public visitation for Billy will be held Sunday, March 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy, Midland, Texas 79701, followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass will be held Monday March 28, 2022 from 11:00am at the St Ann's Catholic Church 1906 West Texas Ave. Midland, Texas 79701.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellisfunerals.com for the Wilder family.