Stephen Wickersham

SAN ANTONIO - Stephen Ray Wickersham, a loving father and grandfather, passed away in peace Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014, at the young age of 59.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Leon; mother, Bernice; stepmother, Theonell; and brother, Greg Wickersham.

He is survived by his loving daughter, Chelsea Ray Wickersham; his three grandchildren, Ashton, Michael and Zoey Isabella; nephew, Sam Wickersham; and niece, Shelly Wickersham Stanford.
To all my father's friends and family: As many of you know, we lost a precious and an extraordinary man who was blessed with many wonderful talents and traits. He had the uncanny ability to capture the attention of any audience with his fun-loving and outgoing stories that kept you hanging on for more, as he led you on an outrageous journey with such character and expressions. Even if you heard the story a million times, you were still captured by him telling it each time.
Stephen was a gifted artist and leather craftsman. He loved to spend countless hours in his leather crafting shop creating beautiful items that people would enjoy for a lifetime. His blue eyes would light up when he saw the joy he brought someone with his creations.
My father was a man who had incredible love for his family and friends. He never met a stranger, and all who met him were held captive by his charm and wit. I am so thankful for all the wonderful characteristics and traits my father has passed to me. He has left me with a lifelong gift of being an artist as well as giving me his strength and courage. Daddy you will be missed and always held dear to our hearts.

I will be holding a celebration of life for my father. I will announce the details as soon as arrangements are made.

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