Philip Lee Wickersham

Mr. Philip Wickersham age 28 of Madison, Indiana died on Sunday, December 23, 2012, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was born December 17, 1984 in Redwood City, California, and moved with his family to downtown Madison in 1990. During his time in Madison schools he made many loyal friends, and was a drummer with a local band. He loved skateboarding and was a pioneer in the campaign to build a skate park in Madison. Philip joined the U.S. Army in December 2008, and proudly served in Korea and Iraq. He married Erin Hand Quigley in Indianapolis, September 1, 2010. She joined him at his army base in Hawaii, where they enjoyed trips to the beach, swimming and observing sea life. In recent years, his visits to his family in Madison were highlighted by time spent with his 5-year-old daughter Kaitlynn. They shared playfulness and a sense of humor that delighted them both and those around them. Philip's generosity continues and has touched the lives of organ donor recipients and their families. A LOVING FAMILY Survivors include: His wife Erin Hand Quigley Wickersham of Honolulu, Hawaii, daughter Kaitlynn Riley Wickersham of Hanover, Indiana, parents Larry and Bernadette Wickersham , brothers Jud Wickersham and his wife Joanna, Andy Wickersham and his wife Kathy, all of Madison, Charles Wickersham and his wife Marian of Modesto, California, Scott Wickersham and his fiance Emily Frazier of Bloomington, Indiana, sisters Laura Wickersham Strouse and her husband Curt, Amy Wickersham Ray and her husband John, of Madison and Lucy Wickersham and her partner Kristen Jones of Cincinnati, Ohio, five nephews and three nieces, numerous aunts and uncles, many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Duncan and Pauline McDowell of San Carlos, California, paternal grandparents Robert and Lucille Wickersham of Richmond Indiana, and his infant sister, Christine. CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY A gathering of family and friends will be held at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre on January 3 from 4pm - 6:30pm, followed by a Celebration of Life from 6:30 - 7:00pm. Interment will be Friday January 4, at Springdale Cemetery in downtown Madison at 10:30 a.m. with Military Honors conducted by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY In lieu of flowers, Philip's wife and family are suggesting gifts to the Kaitlynn Riley Wickersham's Education Fund. Envelopes are available at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre.

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