Nathan Keel Wilds of Vicksburg died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2014, surrounded by loved ones.

He was an employee of Applied Research Associates, a member of the Highland-Jarmon Lodge, and an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Vicksburg. He was a 1974 graduate of Warren Central High School and a decorated combat veteran with 33 years of service in the United States Air Force.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Louise Dyar.

Survivors include his wife Mary Wilds of Vicksburg; children, Amanda Wilds of Vicksburg, Dale Wilds of Warrensburg, Mo.; stepdaughter Delisa Miller of Long Beach; siblings, Vicky Covatch of Terry and Grady Wilds of Mena, Ark.; parents, A.J. “Bucky” and Betty “Ann” Wilds of Vicksburg and Mildred Coleman of Mena, Ark.; and seven grandchildren.

A memorial Mass at St. Michael’s Catholic Church will be 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2014.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or a charity of choice.