Roy Langford Wildes

Roy Langford Wildes, age 85, of Hazlehurst passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his residence under the care of Coastal Hospice.

Mr. Wildes was born on July 28, 1941, in Bacon County to the late Leon Alexander Wildes and Annie Harrell Wildes. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and retired from Derst Baking Company, where he worked as a bread delivery driver.

Mr. Wildes was a devoted family man who cherished spending time with his loved ones. He also enjoyed gardening and fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Tyler Wildes, and his brothers, Raymond McDaniel and Russell Wildes.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Reba Jo Ogilvie Wildes of Hazlehurst; son, Ricky Wildes of Hazlehurst; brother, Ronald Wildes of Hazlehurst; several nieces and nieces; and three grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home in Hazlehurst with Rev. Bryan Herrington officiating and eulogy by Roger Ogilvie. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Cody Ogilvie, Brian Bridges, Braxton Bridges, Brantley Bridges, Arthur Buford, James Buford and Wayne Buford.

Honorary pallbearers will be all friends and family in attendance.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the direction of Swain Funeral Home Hazlehurst Chapel.