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Harry W. "Sonny" Wickard, 84, of Carlisle, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 21, 2010, in his home. He was born on Saturday, May 8, 1926, in Carlisle, a son of the late Harry E. and Minnie M. (Grove) Wickard and the widow of Carol (Goodyear) Wickard, who died July 3, 1972.

Sonny attended Carlisle High School and was a U. S. Navy veteran of WWII. He received his G.E.D. after his military service and retired from the former Sprint Telephone Co. after more than 25 years of service with Sprint and the former United Telephone Co, where he worked in the engineering department. Sonny also worked part time for Henkel & McCoy and the former Punt & Lindsey Grocery Store in Carlisle. He was a member of First United Church of Christ, American Legion Post 101, AmVets 274 all of Carlisle and was a member of the Military Social at the Boiling Springs V.F.W. Post 8851. Sonny was a longtime active member and former Quartermaster of Carlisle V.F.W. Post 477, and was recognized for all his work he contributed to the V.F.W. He was a former Scout Master, a private pilot and was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 53.

He is survived by two sons; Kevin L. Wickard of Carlisle and Kirk W. (and his wife, Nancy) Wickard of Boiling Springs, two daughters; Karen L. Williams of Newville and Heidi J. Wickard of Enola, four brothers; Ron Wickard of Plainfield, Frank Wickard, Tom Wickard and Gary Wickard all of Carlisle, his former longtime companion, Georganna Rupp, six grandchildren; Cortney Fearnbaugh, Lindsey Williams, Cody Wickard, Amanda Wickard and Tyler and Dylan Radabaugh, two great-grandchildren; Alexis and Bryce Fearnbaugh and many nieces and nephews. Sonny was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Miller.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 27, 2010, in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle, with Rev. Lynn R. Schultz officiating. Burial will be in Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle with military honors provided by Cumberland County Honor Guard. Viewing will be on Wednesday from 6 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Dad, you will be missed greatly and never forgotten.  Be with mom and rest in peace.  We all love you.

Kirk, Nancy, Amanda, Daisy and Midnight
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Kevin, Karen, Kirk, Heidi and families, you have our deepest sympathy.

Until We Meet Again
by Unknown

Each morning when we awake
we know that you are gone.
And no one knows the heartache
As we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness
and many tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you,
No one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you,
your place no one can fill.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we love you still.

There will always be a heartache,
and often a silent tear,
But always a precious memory
Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase,
And heartaches make a lane,
We'd walk the path to heaven
And bring you home again.

We hold you close within our hearts,
And there you will remain,
To walk with us throughout our lives
Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now,
And nothing will be the same,
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

Gary & Mary Jane
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I WORKED WITH SONNY AT PUNT & LINDSEY STORE.  HE WAS A GOOD/FUNNY MAN AND CARED ABOUT HIS FAMILY.  I'LL REMEMBER HIM FOR THE TIMES WE DELIVERED GROCERIES ON SATURDAYS AND THEN STOPPED AT THE HIDEAWAY FOR BREAKFAST...THEN WAS ASKED BY ELWOOD "WHERE WERE YOU"..."OUR CUSTOMERS HELD US UP".
MAY EVERYONE FIND PEACE AND I'LL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS..

MIKE EICHELBERGER
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Harry will be with his departed family  .It was always family and country and he loved both. He always signed my cards" cuz Harry".  Cuz I love and will always remember you.  My prayers are with your remaining family.           Love cuz Barry

Barry A Grove
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 Karen and the Other Members of Cousin Harry's Family,
 
 I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Just knowing that he is in a better place should bring you comfort.

Gary L. Wickard
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 Our family sends our condolences to all of the Wickard Family. Our prayers are with you!

Rat & Sandy Hays
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 Karen, so very sorry for your loss. I know you were very close to your dad. I know where you are right now and time does heal your grief. I will always remember the fun times I had with your dad at the Carlisle Vets. My sincere sympathy. Linda

Linda Miller
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Our condolences are with you at your time of loss.  Harry was a great person!

Cathy & John
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Dear Kevin, Kirk, Karen,Heidi and all of the brothers...
Our sincerest sympathy for the loss of Uncle Harry. He will be missed. But, please know that he is in a better place and we pray for the families and your healing!

Greg and Pam Miller
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 Heidi -
Thinking of you and your family during this sad time.  May you all find comfort in God's arms.

Renee Mountz
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Wolfy-
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.  Know that we are thinking of you and are here for you.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bill, Sandy, and Hunter
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Dad, words can't describe the emptiness I feel in my heart. I know that you are in a better place, but that knowledge doesn't help my pain at this time. I will love you always. You were the greatest man I knew. I will try to make you proud and raise my three boys to follow in your shoes. Bill promises to marry me soon and take good care of all of us. I know that you think you might do a better job, but I think that he will do just fine. Again, I miss you and love you very much!!

 Always your "baby girl" Jeidi Hean
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 Unfortunately, circumstances prevented my attendance at the viewing or funeral, but I was so sorry to hear about Sonny. I met him when I worked at Lillie's TV, and although I haven't seen him for years I remember him well. He was one of the "good guys". Sympathy and Joy to the family - sympathy for your loss, joy because he is in a better place. God bless you all.

Mark M. Miller
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 Kevin, Karen and Kirk,

You have my deepest sympathy.
I have many fond memories of our days in Plainfield and your dad always kidding around with us.  He was such a kind sole and will be greatly missed.

Deb Goodwin

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Wolfie.........sorry about your loss....but be sure he's off to a better place........

Bill Hoffman

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A great tree has fallen and left a hole in the sky for us to folow

Dave Conrad

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