THE YEARS & THE TURNING POINTS

A life through time

Follow the years, then step into the chapters behind them.

1946
The story begins
Born in Brady, Texas; childhood on a farm near Lohn.
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1956–1958
The Rockin’ Three
Early performances with Finn and Mackey Watkins. Dates remain approximate.
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1960s
The Navy and Vietnam
Service, danger, and the journey home.
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1971
Fatherhood
Ben is born while Wylie is in his senior year at Lamar.
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1970s–1990s
Work and family
Building a career, raising sons, and navigating the difficult years.
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2001
Meeting Trish
Their paths cross at the Feast of Tabernacles in Tennessee.
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2003
A shared life begins
Wylie and Trish marry on December 20.
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2007
A new season
Retirement from Dow Chemical, followed by contract estimating work.
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2015
Caring for Trish
After Trish’s stroke, Wylie retires fully to care for her.
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2025
Twenty-two years
Trish dies on their anniversary, December 20.
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2026
Preserving the memories
The memoir becomes a home for the story, photographs, and family memories.
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The story begins