Zion Syncere Wilder, 19, was born in Iredell County, on January 3, 2004, to Joushua Nehimiah Wilder, and Shakeba Morgan. He entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

Zion was a Senior at Statesville High School and Northview Academy, where he played baseball. He also played for Power Cross. Zion was a very pleasant, loyal, and mannerable person and will truly be missed.

A Candle Light Vigil was held on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 1002 7th Street, Statesville, in his honor.

Zion was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Oliver and Mildred Wilder, Bertha Louise Davidson, Gill “Sister Pie” and Rufus Eugene ” Ookie” Glover.

He leaves to cherish the memory of his life in addition to his parents, Jousha Nehimiah Wilder and Shakeeba Morgan, both of Statesville; one brother, Nehimiah Bellamy,of Davidson; three sisters, London Jordon, Samieha Morgan, and Malea Gray; uncles, John Wilder, Steven Wilder, and Ditarrie Hooper; aunts, Cia Morrison, Unshay Mull, and Star Turner; paternal grandparent, Lisa Maria Wildera; and maternal grandparents, Elizabeth Davidson and Terry Morgan; great uncles and great aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 12 noon at Rutledge and Bigham Mortuary. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at the funeral home and burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Visit the Book of Memories for Zion Wilder at www.rutledgeandbigham.com.

Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Wilder family.