In Loving Memory of Wylie Wilkinson Gone Too Soon, Forever Remembered
Kanawha County, WV — The Sissonville community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of 17-year-old Wylie Wilkinson, a bright and beloved student at Sissonville High School whose life was tragically cut short on November 19, 2025. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed Wylie’s identity following the fatal single-vehicle crash on Rocky Fork Road — a moment that has forever changed the hearts of family, friends, and all who knew him.
The accident occurred in the 7100 block of Rocky Fork Road as Wylie was traveling from Sissonville toward Cross Lanes. According to investigators, the vehicle drifted into the left lane and then sharply corrected back, veering off the roadway. It tragically plunged into a ravine, landed on its side, and struck a tree. Metro Communications was notified both by a passing driver and an Apple crash alert, but despite the immediate response, Wylie was pronounced deceased at the scene.
While the details of the crash describe a sudden and devastating event, the story of Wylie’s life paints a much different picture — one of kindness, potential, laughter, and love. Wylie was more than just a name in a report; he was a teenager full of life, energy, and dreams that stretched far beyond the walls of Sissonville High School. Friends describe him as someone who could light up a room with little more than a smile, someone who made others feel included, valued, and understood. Teachers remember him as respectful, hardworking, and full of promise, a young man who had already begun shaping the path toward his future.
Wylie’s passing leaves a void that words can only attempt to fill. For his family, the loss is immeasurable. A son, a brother, a grandchild — Wylie carried with him the warmth of home, the joy of shared moments, and the hope that only a teenager with a world ahead of him can hold. His family’s grief is shared deeply by an entire community rallying together to offer support, comfort, and prayers during this unimaginably difficult time.
At Sissonville High School, the halls feel quieter now. Students and staff are grappling with the sudden absence of a classmate whose presence had touched so many. Counselors have been made available as the school community leans on one another, sharing memories, tears, and strength. In the coming days, it is certain that stories of Wylie’s kindness, enthusiasm, and spirit will continue to emerge — each one a testament to the impact he made in just 17 short years.
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office has publicly extended its deepest condolences to Wylie’s family and acknowledged the profound grief felt by his friends, classmates, and community. Their support and recognition reflect just how deeply this tragedy resonates across the region.
As family, friends, and community members begin the journey of healing, they do so by holding tightly to the memories that made Wylie who he was — the laughter, the adventures, the accomplishments, and even the everyday moments that now feel so precious. Though his life ended far too soon, Wylie’s legacy lives on in the hearts he touched, the joy he brought, and the love that will forever surround his name.
Rest in peace, Wylie Wilkinson.
You will never be forgotten. Your spirit lives on in every life you brightened, every heart you warmed, and every memory treasured by those who loved you. May your family find comfort, may your friends find peace, and may your community find strength as they honor your beautiful life and say goodbye too soon.
