Willie Wilkerson Obituary

Willie L. Wilkerson

Franklin - Willie Lee "Wickie" Wilkerson, 81, passed away surrounded by his family on December 21, 2013. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, he was a son of the late Richard Benjamin and Elva Smith Wilkerson. Wickie proudly served in the Navy during the Korean conflict and was retired from Estes Express Lines where he worked in sales. He was an honorary member of the Delaware Hunt Club, Franklin VFW and the American Legion. Wickie was predeceased by a son, Michael Raye Wilkerson. 

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Barbara W. Nixon and her husband, Charles, of Sebrell; a son, Mark Wilkerson and his wife, Yvonne, of Suffolk and granddaughters, Bailey and Shea; a special son, Lee Leggett and his wife, Amanda, and son, Mason, of Franklin; a brother, Jimmy Wilkerson and his wife, Virginia, of Chase City ; special caregivers, Wanda Story, Diamonde Rogers and Sara Stephenson and Mike's family, Darlene, Brandi, Caitlin and Sophia. 

The funeral will be held at 11 AM Friday, December 27, 2013 in Wright Funeral Home. Burial, with Naval honors, will follow at 3 PM at Woodland Cemetery, Chase City. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-7:30 PM at the funeral home. 

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See also: 
1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/
2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/willie-wilkerson-obituary?id23724831
3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/willie-l-wilkerson-franklin-va/

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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Willie Lee "Wickie" Wilkerson, 81, passed away surrounded by family on 21 December 2013. A Navy veteran of the Korean conflict, he retired from Estes Express Lines. He was survived by his daughter, son, granddaughters, a special son, a brother, and caregivers.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

The funeral service for Willie Lee "Wickie" Wilkerson was held at 11 AM on 27 December 2013, at Wright Funeral Home. Burial with Naval honors followed at Woodland Cemetery in Chase City. The family received friends on 26 December from 6-7:30 PM at the funeral home.

## The Edited Obituary

Willie Lee "Wickie" Wilkerson, 81, passed away surrounded by his family on 21 December 2013. Born in Mecklenburg County, VA, he was a son of the late Richard Benjamin and Elva Smith Wilkerson. Wickie proudly served in the Navy during the Korean conflict and was retired from Estes Express Lines, where he worked in sales. He was an honorary member of the Delaware Hunt Club, Franklin VFW, and the American Legion. Wickie was predeceased by a son, Michael Raye Wilkerson.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Barbara W. Nixon and her husband, Charles, of Sebrell; a son, Mark Wilkerson and his wife, Yvonne, of Suffolk, and granddaughters, Bailey and Shea; a special son, Lee Leggett and his wife, Amanda, and son, Mason, of Franklin; a brother, Jimmy Wilkerson and his wife, Virginia, of Chase City; special caregivers, Wanda Story, Diamonde Rogers, and Sara Stephenson; and Mike's family, Darlene, Brandi, Caitlin, and Sophia.

The funeral will be held at 11 AM on Friday, 27 December 2013, in Wright Funeral Home. Burial, with Naval honors, will follow at 3 PM at Woodland Cemetery, Chase City. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-7:30 PM at the funeral home.

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Willie Lee Wickie Wilkerson              |
|---------|------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 81 years                                 |
| Birth   | 21 December 1932; Mecklenburg County, VA |
| Death   | 21 December 2013; Franklin, VA           |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                        | Relationship      | Residence                      |
|-----------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------------|
| Willie Lee Wickie Wilkerson | Decedent          | Franklin, VA                   |
| Barbara W. Nixon            | Daughter          | Sebrell, VA                    |
| Mark Wilkerson              | Son               | Suffolk, VA                    |
| Bailey                      | Granddaughter     | Unknown                        |
| Shea                        | Granddaughter     | Unknown                        |
| Lee Leggett                 | Special Son       | Franklin, VA                   |
| Amanda Leggett              | Daughter-in-law   | Franklin, VA                   |
| Mason                       | Grandson          | Franklin, VA                   |
| Jimmy Wilkerson             | Brother           | Chase City, VA                 |
| Virginia Wilkerson          | Sister-in-law     | Chase City, VA                 |
| Michael Raye Wilkerson      | Predeceased Child | --                             |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Willie Lee "Wickie" Wilkerson was born in Mecklenburg County, VA.
2. He served in the Navy during the Korean conflict.
3. Wickie retired from Estes Express Lines, where he worked in sales.
4. He was an honorary member of the Delaware Hunt Club, Franklin VFW, and the American Legion.