Photo courtesy of Floyd Mortuary and Crematory Inc. - Lumberton
Lumberton, North Carolina
Apr 11, 1941 – Feb 10, 2020 (Age 78)
Mr. James Franklin Wilkerson, age 78, of Orrum, NC, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born in Robeson County, NC on April 11, 1941 to the late Fuller Wilkerson, Sr. and the late Lillie Mae Britt Wilkerson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was later employed as a local painter.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lee Wilkerson, Annie W. Warrendoff, and Mary Ann Wilkerson Britt.
He is survived by a daughter, Cherie M. Richardson (Nathan) of Bladenboro, NC; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and a brother, Fuller Wilkerson, Jr. of Fairmont, NC.
The family will receive friends prior to the service on Saturday, February 15, 2020, from 1:00-3:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM in the chapel with Rev. O’Neil Parker and Rev. Wade Hall officiating.
Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5190 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, NC, with Rev. C.F. McDowell III officiating.
Read MoreI just saw this on line.... Im sorry for the loss of Uncle James.....I will let mama know( Doris Gann) my love to the family... Brenda Gann Slade
Brenda Slade
May 28, 2020 | Buford, GA | Family
So sorry to hear this sad news. My brother Dickie and I have known him our whole life remember exactly where he grew up close to us. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. He was a good man and friend.
Dolores Dickens Augustine
February 16, 2020 | NMB, SC | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
(Spunky) Johnson
February 14, 2020 | Saint Pauls, NC | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Faye Turner and Family
February 14, 2020 | Bladenboro, NC | Friend
We would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. James Wilkerson during this most difficult time.
Sheriff Burnis Wilkerson
February 13, 2020 | Lumberton, NC
Our deepest sympathies Johnny and Patricia West
February 12, 2020