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Chad Wickham

November 19, 1970 — September 23, 2022

Chad Mitchell Wickham, 51, of Upland, IN, died Saturday, September 23, 2022, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana.


Chad was born November 19, 1970, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of Douglas Wickham and Sandra (Drischel) Rouzer. Chad graduated from Marion High School Class of 1989.


Chad had previously work at Skippy Peanut Butter in Arkansas. For many years he was honored to live on several different yachts as a deck mate for Mrs. Kroc, Mr. Grass, and Bernie Little. During his time as a deck mate he was honored to meet President George H. Bush and traveled through the Panama Canal.


Chad was always happy and always smiling, he had an optimistic outlook on life. In 2006 he was the recipient of a kidney and pancreas through a transplant program, but that never change his optimism. He was an avid sports enthusiast, he could tell you anything about any sports teams or players.


He is survived by his father and step-mother, Douglas and Vickie Wickham, Marion, IN;  his mother and step-father, Sandra and David Rouzer, Florida;  grandmother, Betty Boyer, Marion, IN;  step-sisters, Lucrisha Bowman, Marion, IN; and Kelly (Kenny) Oliver, Marion, IN;  his special aunt, Kathy (Rick) May, Virginia; special friends, Dee Wee and Toby; his special cat companion, Peanut; and many friends in Arkansas.


He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ivan and Florence Drischel, and Edie and Oscar Wickam.


Family has stated that casual attire is accepted, even blue jeans.


A memorial celebration of life for Chad will be held on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 7:00 PM, with Pastor Tom Mansbarger officiating at the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 259 N. Main St, Upland, IN,  there will be a time of gathering from 6-7 PM prior to the memorial service.


Memorial contributions are to Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 S. Miller Ave. Marion, IN 46953.


Memories and on-line condolences may be made www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

Monday, October 3, 2022

6:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jones-Smith Chapel

259 North Main Street, Upland, IN 46989

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Service

Monday, October 3, 2022

Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jones-Smith Chapel

259 North Main Street, Upland, IN 46989

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