[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 13, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E725]
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         REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF JAMES DONALD ``BING'' WILDMAN

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                            HON. TRENT KELLY

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 13, 2022

  Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to remember the 
life of James Donald ``Bing'' Wildman, 78, who passed away on Tuesday, 
July 5, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was 
born August 8, 1943, in Sherman, MS to Fred Leo Wildman and Jamie Lee 
Davis Wildman. His name was synonymous with law enforcement in and 
around New Albany and Union County. He retired from New Albany Police 
Department, and even after retirement had helped the area departments 
when needed, Over the years, he had served as Assistant Chief of 
Police, Chief Deputy of the Sheriff's Department, and as a constable. 
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and playing dominos.
  He was a member and deacon of Blue Springs Baptist Church. Funeral 
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2022, at United Funeral 
Service with Bro. Gary Yates and Bro. Jeff Watts officiating. Burial 
was at Glenfield Memorial Park. United Funeral Service was honored to 
be entrusted with these arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Pat 
Seger Wildman, and his daughter, Robin Wildman, both of Blue Springs; 
two brothers, Danny Wildman (Shelia) of Moss Point, MS, and Fred 
Wildman of Pantego, TX; two granddaughters, Savannah Wildman and Peyton 
Wildman; and a great-granddaughter, Lailey James Wildman.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Ronald Jeffrey 
Wildman; and a sister-in-law, Lura Wildman. Pallbearers were Chad 
Glasson, Clay Keener, Joe McDonald, Jeff Chism, Ricky Rorie. Joe 
Bryant, Tim Pannell, and Clay Hogue.

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