Vinson Wilde

Vinson Wilde, 85, died Friday, April 13, 2012, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. Mr. Wilde was born in Madison County and was a son of the late Rev. Joe and Lona Wallin Wilde. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Paulette Maybury and his brother, Quenton Wilde. Mr. Wilde served in the occupation of Japan during and following WW II and worked for 33 years as a drive for Consolidated Freightways. He was an avid gardener who especially enjoyed his roses. He attended Deaverview Baptist Church and was a former member of the VFW. He is survived by his wife, Aileen Jones Wilde; son, Stephen Wilde and wife, Linda; granddaughter, Chelsea Wilde; and sisters, Edith Flynn, Fredia Sizemore and Retha Ward. A graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Pisgah View Memorial Park with the Rev. Stacy Hightower officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday prior to the service at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.