WICKER III, David E. David Wicker lived a consistent testimony for Christ all the way through the Lord calling him home on February 19, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He had a strong Christian work ethic, which he instilled in his family. He was a true churchman, taking many leadership roles at his beloved First Baptist Church Dallas. In all of his endeavors, his humor and quick wit were a big part of his charm. David Wicker was born May 17, 1930, in Dallas, Texas, to Dave and Helen Wicker. He trusted in Jesus as his Savior at the age of 11. David graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in January, 1947, and graduated from Baylor University in January 1951, with a BBA Degree. He served in the ROTC and the Army Reserves. David married the love of his life, Carolyn Reed, March 2, 1951. He started work in his father's business, Wicker Fish & Poultry Company, when he was 12, working various jobs during summer vacations. After Baylor graduation, he worked in Wicker's branch facilities in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Corpus Christi. In 1956, he moved back to Dallas as Operations Manager. In 1968, he was elected President of Wicker, Inc. and kept that title until their merger with Sysco Corp where he became the CEO of Sysco Food Systems Dallas. He remained with Sysco until retirement in 1987. During the spring of 1988, David joined Gil Stricklin as Consultant for Corporate Services for Marketplace Ministries, Inc. He worked with Gil, gaining clients and witnessing for Christ until he retired again in 2009. David's way of serving the Lord was with his leadership talents. He was Chairman of Deacons of First Baptist Dallas and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at DBU and Dallas Life Foundation. He also served as Chairman of many Committees and Advisory Councils with First Baptist Church, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Sysco Food Systems, and the Southwestern Frozen Food Association. Missions were a big part of David's life. He loved working with Texas Baptist Men on Partnership Mission trips, serving in the Prison Ministry, and helping the International Mission Board. David served as an active Deacon since 1955. He was a Sunday School Director of various age groups for almost seventy years at First Baptist Church Dallas. David and Carolyn enjoyed spending time with family, entertaining friends in their home, traveling many places, doing church ministries together, and starting each day with a devotion: reading the Bible and singing. He was in his 24th year of reading the Bible through in a year. David is survived by his wife, Carolyn Reed Wicker; children, John and Cindy Wicker, Drs. James and Dana Wicker, Judy and Brian Lee, and Jay and Jana Wicker; grandchildren, David and Mary Margaret Wicker, Sarah Wicker, and Caroline and Dan Hatten; Jessica Wicker, Matthew Wicker, and Dr. Stephen and Lauren Wicker; Brian and Vanessa Lee, Lauren and Garrett Cockrill, and Preston Lee; Lauren and Ben Peterson, Justin Wicker, Chrissy Wicker, and Anna Wicker; great-grandchildren, Margot and Annie Wicker; Hank, Tommy, and Oliver Hatten; Aqua Leasure and Drew Hudson; Lee and Grant Cockrill; sister, Martha and Dan Weir; and sister-in-law, Annelle Burton, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to First Baptist Church Dallas, Dallas Life Foundation, and the SBC International Mission Board. The visitation will be at Restland, Feb. 27, 6:00-8:00 pm. The memorial service will be at First Baptist Church Dallas, Feb. 28, 11:00 am.