February 10,1928 - November 30, 2017 
Thursday, December 7, 2017 
11:00 A.M. 
HILLCREST MEMORIAL PARK 
2700 Deans Bridge Road 
Augusta, Georgia 
Reverend Dr. Charles E, Goodman, Jr. - Eulogist 
Pastor/Teacher, Tabernacle Baptist Church 
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On Thursday, November 30,2017, DENNIS WENDELL WILDS, SR. was called from labor 
to reward. He was born on February 10,1928 in Darlington, South Carolina to the late 
Arthur Wilds, Sr. and Alma Shields Wilds. He spent his formative years growing up in 
Darlington, South Carolina. 
He eventually graduated from Darlingtons Mayo High School, where he was subsequently 
inducted into the schools Athletic Hall of Fame as a result of his football prowess. 
Mr. Wilds went on to further his academic pursuits at Benedict College in Columbia, 
South Carolina. During his college years, he continued his football career and pledged 
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. He subsequently was inducted into Benedicts 
Athletic Hall of Fame as a result of his football accomplishments. 
Following his graduation from Benedict College, he served in the United States Army 
during the Korean War. 
After his military service concluded, he embarked upon a career as an educator in the 
Richmond County School District. While employed by the district, he served in various 
capacities and ultimately became a principal at both the elementary and high school levels. 
He retired in 1984 after over thirty years of service. 
On April 11,1952, he was united in matrimony to Vivian Tutt, and this union produced 
two children, Donna D. Wilds and Dennis W, Wilds, Jr. 
Dennis and Vivian pursued their Master of Science Degree in Education and completed 
their degrees together in 1956 at Indiana University. Additionally, Mr. Wilds received his 
Educational Specialist Degree at Tuskegee University. 
Dennis was involved in numerous organizations: Benedict Alumni Association, Phi Beta 
Sigma Fraternity, The Ambassadors Bridge Club, and he served as Deacon Emeritus at 
Tabernacle Baptist Church. 
He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Vivian Tutt Wilds. His memory and spirit 
will echo forever in the hearts and minds of his survivors: daughter, Donna D. Wilds; 
son, Dennis (Marie) Wilds, Jr.; granddaughter, Breannah Wilds; grandson, Garrett Wilds; 
sister, Hilda W. Phinizy; brother, James (Georgianna) Wilds; sister-in-law, Della Wilds; 
godson, Dr. Wayne D. Scott; caregiver, Charlie Sidibee; and a host of nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. 
Call to Worship 
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. 
Scripture 
Prayer of Comfort 
Musical Selection 
Reflections 
Obituary 
Acknowledgements 
Eulogy 
Reverend Kenneth B. Martin 
Reverend Canon Lewis P. Bohler, Jr. 
Mrs. Gwendolyn Lamback 
Mrs. Edith Larke 
.....Mr. Brian Prince^ Beacon Board 
Mr. John Richardson -Friend 
Ms. Breannah Wilds - Granddaughter 
Read Silently 
Mr. Bruce Bates 
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. 
Honorary pallbearers! 
Deacons of Tabernacle Baptist Church 
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Why are you crying? Do you think that Im gone? 
I havent left you. Im where I belong. 
Anytime you are lonely... anytime you are sad... 
anytime that your heart breaks... anytime you are mad... 
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CLOSE YOUR EYES, AND ILL BE THERE WITH YOU. 
You SEE, THE WORLD MAY TAKE MY BODY, BUT THATS ALL THAT IT CAN DO. 
When Jesus died upon the cross, He took away our sins. 
He conquered death so we can live in Heaven where life begins. 
Dont stop the memory of the time we shared. 
Its God way to help you through. 
Take time to laugh when life gets hard the way we used to do! 
A smell? A touch? The morning sun? 
They all will help you see. Im still there. I never left. 
Now smile once more for me. Live each day. Keep looking up. 
My life was not in vain. I finished the task I was born to do. 
Thats why I couldnt remain. 
Until I see you - 
I LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS. 
jfamtlp Sclmotolebgement 
Words cannot express our sincere appreciation for all of the expressions of 
condolences extended to us during our bereavement. May God shine His glorious 
light upon you. - The Wilds Family 
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