Bobby Ray Wicker, age 82 of Connersville, passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023, at his residence. Bobby was born in Mousie, Kentucky, on January 30, 1941, the son of the late Clephous and Maggie Patrick Wicker.

On December 29, 2008, he married his current wife, Alice Farley Wicker, in Kentucky. They spent 14 years together prior to his death.

Bobby worked for D & M/WCI for over 26 years. When he first came to Connersville at the age of 17, he worked as a car hop for Kunkle's Drive-in. He was a member of UAW Local 151 where he worked hard as an advocate for worker's rights. You could find Bobby relaxing by going fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, or ginseng hunting. Most of all he treasured the time he spent with his family.

In addition to his wife, his love and memory will be cherished by his son, Gary L. (Kim) Wicker and grandchildren, Brandan Wicker, Erika Wicker and Kaylee (Austin) Wicker-Dodd, and great grandchildren, Layla Grace Dodd and Asher N. Apollos. He will be thought of often by his brother, Jim (Lorene) Wicker; sister-in-law, Sharon Wicker; stepchildren Shelia Triplett, Brenda Newman, Donna (Sammy) Wright and Tammy Schultz; 12 step-grandchildren, several step-great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Patty Sue Reed Wicker; a daughter, Melissa Kay Cordes; seven brothers, Joe, Virgil, Curt, Burt, Wilson, Dan and Ed; five sisters, Gladys Hurt, Imalee Moore, Marie Davis, Opal Moore, and Hazel Hicks; a step-son, Ricky Triplett and two step grandsons, Ricky Triplett and Alex James Schultz.

Friends may gather with the family at Urban Winkler Funeral Home on Thursday May 18, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow at Everton Cemetery.