J. Kelly Wicklin

October 12, 1961 - January 19, 2008
J. Kelly Wicklin


J. Kelly Wicklin 46, of 1115 Crawford Court, Wilmington died suddenly Saturday January 19, 2008 in Southport as the results of an industrial accident.

Kelly was a self employed general contractor.

He was preceded in death by his father Victor Holt and Brother Gene Cleaver.

Surviving are daughter Patricia Wicklin of Worchester, MA; mother Patricia Holt ; companion Genevieve Stonestreet; of Wilmington; Brothers Chris Cleaver and wife Beth of Cold Camp, MO; Dean Wilson and wife Mona ; Victor Wilson and wife Vickie; sister Betty Baker and husband Bill; all of Wilmington; Aunts Barbara Wilson; Karen Sims; Cousins Karen Reeves and husband Kenny , Cousin Laura also survives.

The family is going to have a time of fellowship at his home on Saturday January 26, 2008 from 1:00 P.M until 3:00 P.M

Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • January 20, 2008
    DEAN WILSON says:
    KELLY WICKLAND,SOMEONE I KNEW AS A BROTHER PASSED IN MY ARMS JUST A DAY AGO,I WILL NEVER SEE THINGS THE SAME WAY,I WILL NEVER JUDGE THINGS THE SAME,BECAUSE ONCE YOU PASS ALL BECOMES NOTHING,I LOVED MY BRO. AND I HAVE SEEN THE SIGHN SENT TO ME,I ONLY HOPE I CAN LIVE IT WITH NO MORE LOSS OF ALL.

  • January 21, 2008
    Patricia Ann Wicklin says:
    Daddy, I will always miss you. I know that we did not live close, but I thought about you all the time. It feels so weird to know that you will never see my children or be at my wedding. I love you always. May you RIP. Your Loving Daughter ~Tricia~

  • January 21, 2008
    David & Sarah Poe says:
    We will always keep you in our hearts, and we will miss you dearly. You were a great guy, and you will always be remembered. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Kelly's family. God will take care of you now. David & Sarah Poe

  • January 21, 2008
    Chris & Beth Cleaver says:
    Kelly, my brother. You were a great man and an even better brother. You were there when needed and always willing to help anyone who was in need. You will be missed by many. Always in our hearts. Love your brother & sis

  • January 22, 2008
    leanna and greg wyrick says:
    kelly, we only met you once and a sweet person was what we got. we are glad we got the chance to know you. god has you now as an angel to watch over all of us. god took a sweet man home!! god bless you! we will miss you, love you leanna,greg,greg jr.,zara and joshua