Mr. Roy Langford Wildes, 85

Mr. Roy Langford Wildes, 85, of Hazlehurst passed away Oct. 17 at his residence under the care of Coastal Hospice.
Mr. Wildes was born July 28, 1941, in Bacon County to the late Leon Alexander Wildes and Annie Harrell Wildes. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from Derst Baking Company, where he worked as a bread delivery driver.
Mr. Wildes was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his loved ones. He also enjoyed gardening and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson Tyler Wildes, and brothers Raymond McDaniel and Russell Wildes.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years Reba Jo Ogilvie Wildes of Hazlehurst; son Ricky Wildes of Hazlehurst; brother Ronald Wildes of Hazlehurst; several nieces and nieces; and three grandchildren.
Services were held Oct. 20 at the chapel of Swain Funeral Home in Hazlehurst with the Rev. Bryan Herrington officiating and eulogy by Roger Ogilvie. Interment was in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Cody Ogilvie, Brian Bridges, Braxton Bridges, Brantley Bridges, Arthur Buford, James Buford and Wayne Buford.
Honorary pallbearers were all friends and family in attendance.
Swain Funeral Home Hazlehurst Chapel was in charge.