Gerald Ray Wicker

Gerald Ray Wicker, age 94, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022.  He was born December 4, 1927 in Bowling Green, Florida to Leon W. and Fay (Cowart) Wicker.  He worked in the Citrus and Cattle industry for his entire life, served in the U.S. Army as an M.P., an active member and Deacon of First Baptist Church of Avon Park, and has been a resident of Avon Park, Florida since 1945, coming from Lake Placid, Florida.  Gerald is survived by his Son – Gerald Wicker, Jr. (Sharon) of Avon Park, FL; Daughters – Beverley G. Peavy of Avon Park, FL; Carol J. Batts (Don) of Tryon, NC; 7 Grandchildren; 11 Great Grandchildren; and 1 Great Great Grandson.  He is preceded in death by his Parents; Wife – Barbara Wicker; Sister – Velora Johnson.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Avon Park with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM.  Interment will follow in Bougainvillea Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy’s Ranch, c/o Florida Sheriff’s Association or First Baptist Church of Avon Park.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

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