James D. Wicker, 36, of St. Marys, OH died 6:47 p.m. Monday March 23, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH following a massive intracranial hemorrhage.

He was born January 21, 1984 in St. Marys, OH to Eddie Ray Wicker and JoDene Sherrick.

He is survived by: son Leland Wicker of St. Marys, OH; father Ed Wicker of St. Marys, OH; mother JoDene Carter of St. Marys, OH; sister Jessie (Rodney Billingsley) Wicker of Celina, OH; brother Anthony (Jessica Schaefer) Wicker of St. Marys, OH; brother Jason (Debbi) Wicker of Celina, OH; 6 niece and nephews: Miakayla Wicker, Kyilla Billingsley, Lily Steinberg, Sophia Rupert-Hecht, Nolan Wicker, Finlee Wicker; maternal grandmother Patricia Cole of West Liberty, OH; estranged wife Pamela Jeanerette-Wicker of St. Marys, OH.

Preceded in death by: paternal grandparents James "Bud" and Shirley Wicker; maternal grandfather David Sherrick.

He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 2002). James, like much of his family, was a proud employee of the St. Marys Foundry Co., where he worked as a quality control technician.

His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, supporting the Pittsburgh Steelers and all things involving Ford Mustangs. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his son and nieces and nephews.

In accordance with restrictions regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, private family services will be held Tuesday March 31, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a fund that will be established for the education of his son.

Please extend your condolences and share memories with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.