Michael Aaron Wild, 52, passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at his home in Lakeland.

He was born Sept. 1, 1959, in Dover, Del., and was a longtime resident of Lakeland. He was a retired paramedic with Polk County EMS, a member of Victory Assembly Church in Lakeland, and a graduate of Bartow High School, Class of 1977.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Patricia.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Wild of Lakeland; a daughter, Tabitha Taylor of Lake Wales; a brother, Joseph Wild of Loda, Ill.; and his grandchildren, Rachele Jane Taylor and Jordan Marcel Taylor.

Memorial services will be announced. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hancockfh.com.

Arrangements: Hancock Funeral Home, Fort Meade.