Robert McLean Wickersham, 74, of Summerville, formerly of Fernandina Beach, Florida and widower of Sarah Lopez Wickersham, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at his residence.
A memorial service will be held Monday, August 1, 2016 at 6:00pm at Dorchester Presbyterian Church, Summerville. A reception will be held immediately after the memorial service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Dorchester Presbyterian Youth Group, 10290 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485.
Mr. Wickersham was born August 10, 1941 in Walterboro, son of the late Raymond and Dorothy White Wickersham. He was a graduate of Fernandina Beach High School, Class of 1959. He received his Bachelors degree from Sam Houston State University and his Masters degree from the College of Charleston. He worked for the Berkeley County School District and retired as a principal in 1995. He then went to work for Dorchester County as an administrator for the adult education program.
Surviving are: two sons, Scott (Shannon) Wickersham and Clay (Ashley) Wickersham, four granddaughters and three grandsons: Hannah and Emma Pyatt, Kamryn and Sarah Grace Wickersham, Tyler and Micah Anderson and Banks Wickersham, two sisters and one brother: Dorothy Wickersham, Susanne Hoffman and William (Brenda) Wickersham, sister-in-law, Eleanor Wickersham. He was predeceased by two brothers and one brother-in-law: Raymond Wickersham, John Wickersham and John Hoffman.
The family would like to thank Dr. Silgals, Dr. Collins, Dr. Castellone, Dr. Dawson and staff, those at the Village and Intrepid Hospice for the loving care provided to Mr. Wickersham.
A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.tricountycremationcenter.com
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