William Edward Wicker, age 66 of Salem, KY, passed away at his home on April 28, 2025.
He had worked as a guard at the Kentucky State Penitentiary and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Life in Christ Church and enjoyed UK basketball and fishing. “Ed” never met a stranger.
He is survived by his daughters, Amanda (Jeffrey Mitchell) Wicker, Elizabethton, TN;
Rebecca (Robert) Richardson, Louisville, KY; Elizabeth Little, Princeton, KY and son, Zachary (Julie) Little, McMinnville, TN; grandchildren, Tobias Richardson and Louella Little; niece, Dora Smith.
Mr. Wicker was preceded in death by his wife, Trina Renea Wicker; parents, William and Mary Lois Hodge Wicker; and sister, Terry.
Visitation for William Edward Wicker will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 1-2 PM with a memorial service at 3 PM at Myers Funeral Home, Marion, KY.




