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Charles Wilkerson Obituary

CHARLES H. WILKERSON 1939 ~ 2010 Charles Henry Wilkerson was born on April 5, 1939 in Joplin, Missouri and passed away surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 24, 2010, he was 71 years old. Charlie had been a resident of Modesto for the past 15 years, working as a Production Manager at Tri Valley Growers and Seneca Foods. Charlie will always be remembered as a great husband & father who was a very good worker. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Jeanne Wilkerson of Modesto and their three children Mary Anne Wilkerson of Modesto, Ken & his wife Kelly Wilkerson of Modesto, and Ray and his wife Kathy Wilkerson of Oregon. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kenny Wilkerson, Kaitlin Wilkerson and Trevor Wilkerson as well as his niece Delene and her husband Duane of San Jose. Per Charlie's request, services will be private for his family. Arrangements by Deegan Funeral Chapel in Escalon, with an online guest book available for you to share your memories and condolences; please visit our website. www.modbee.com/obituaries www.deeganfuneralchapels.com

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Published by Modesto Bee on Sep. 29, 2010.

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Kathy Barraclough

October 3, 2010

Charles was a great man and husband, he will be missed by many and never forgotten. May he rest in Gods loving arms with peace. He will be surely missed by many. May your soul rest with God Charles Wilkerson. I would like to send My condolences to the family members and friends.

Bob Lemke

September 30, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was , without a doubt, one of the most technically skilled people in the canning industry. I hired him at Plant T and at Plant 1 -- and, with his wonderful sense of humor, he always accused me of being a slow learner. Jeannie and his children were the center of his life and he talked with such pride about all of you. He's the one who got me started collecting match safes --said they were interesting and didn't take up much room. He will be greatly missed and I feel lucky to have known him for so many years.

Darlene Jolly

September 29, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

September 29, 2010

My dad was the best dad in the world and taught all of his children his work ethics.I miss him every day and think constantly about him. Those of you who really knew my dad know how proud he was of his kids and how much he adored his wife. Thanks

Lorna Bracco

September 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Charlie at Plant 1. I loved when we had Charlie's chili. He always made me giggle. Charlie was one of a kind !

Anet Reclusado

September 29, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Charlie was one of a kind! He was always so thoughtful and kind. He will be truly missed.
I worked with Charlie and Plant 1 and Plant 7.

MARTHA ANAYA

September 29, 2010

Most sincere condolensces to the Wilkerson Family. What a wonderful gentle friendly man, I worked with him at Plant # 1

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