Nathaniel John Wickham III

Nathaniel John Wickham, III, was born to Nathaniel John Wickham, Jr. and Camille Jackson Dabney Wickham in Richmond, Virginia on January 27, 1933. He was the eldest of two siblings. He is pre-deceased in death by his beloved wife Florence Diana Wickham. “Nat”, “Nat III”, “Wickie”, “Wickham”, or “Big Wick” as he was often called by his numerous family, friends, and acquaintances lived a life that stayed true to himself, prided in his candor and honesty to a fault. Exposed to the church as a young boy, and his belief in the Bible based principles taught by our Grand Creator cultivated the lessons of love, honesty, and respect, that he instilled and passed on to generations of his children and grandchildren. “Wickie” attended Armstrong High School and graduated in 1951. After graduation, Nat became a part of the Richmond workplace, and as young man was united in marriage to Florence Diana “Dinah” Wood, on May 28, 1955. From this union they nurtured and reared four children. “Wickham” and “Dinah” were a great compliment to each other. Dinah was the nurturer and confidant. “Wickham” as the outgoing personality instilling confidence and the pursuit of excellence in his children. The phrase “practice makes perfect” was not coined by him, but was often referenced to motivate and encourage positive outcomes. As an independent and industrious individual, Nat spent more than 50 years in the workplace. His career culminated in a successful 25 year track with A.H. Robins now Pfizer, Inc. as a Drug and Quality Control Inspector. Daddy loved life, and enjoyed many of the finer things, especially the beverage with “froth and hops”. He loved to enthusiastically engage people from all walks of life. He was quick-witted with many sayings, and relished in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He was an avid reader making sure to look at the newspaper everyday reading it from cover-to-cover, staying up on current events. Quick-witted prose often exposed his essence... to his kids... “self preservation is the first law of the nation”; to his grandkids... “I might be old and gray, but I don’t play”; to Dinah,... “ I don’t like Pepsi, I drink three things, Milk, Water, and Schlitz”! Nathaniel John Wickham, III, had many interchangeable names that represented many aspects of his life and personality. No matter how you knew him… “Wickie”, “Nat”, “Nat III”, “Wickham”, “Mr. Wickham”, or “Big Wick”, he was always approachable and lived life by the simple yet humble message, “Have good manners” and “It doesn’t cost anything to be nice and treat people with respect”. Loving memories will be cherished by his four children Nathaniel John Wickham, IV (Yvonne); Andre’ Regauld Wickham (Daphne); Byron Arthur Wickham (Starlita) and Natalie Camille Wickham; eleven grandchildren, Brandon, Dabney, Brian (Genesis), Chelsea, Nathaniel V, Nathan V, Taylor, Eric, Austin, Kennedi, and Diana Rose; seven great grandchildren, Christoper, Danae’, Shawn Nathaniel, Nadine, Braelyn, Makenzie, and Psalm Nathan; two brothers, Landon H Wickham (Celia), Roger F. Wickham; two sisters in-law, Ann Marie Mallory (Eugene) and Eleanor Marva Brown; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends.

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Nathaniel John Wickham III

January 27, 1923 - December 25, 2016