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Julius William Wilkerson

Portland, Oregon

1943 - 2020

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Julius "Bill" Wilkerson, 77, of Newberg, Oregon died peacefully on December 23, 2020. Julius hailed from Waukegan, Illinois and pioneered his way to Oregon around 1964 pursuing his love of basketball. Julius is preceded in death by his mother, Leora Jean Wilkerson, his father Julius "Jack"...

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May Julius rest in Peace! I have a lot of good memories of Julius! He motivated me to get my degree late in my life. I received my Bachelors degree from Portland State University. He was very analytical and extremely interesting to talk too. I think he encouraged and inspired many young basketball players to continue playing in college.

Julius frequented the library where I work, and it was also a pleasure to see him. What a kind man. May his memory be eternal.

I just discovered that Julius had passed away. I knew Julius for years (I'd see him at my work), and he was an AMAZING person, and I will miss him very much. All good thoughts to his daughter and family.

I was saddened to hear of Julius´ passing. He was a very kind and gentle man. I feel honored to have known him as a friend. May his family be comforted by his warm memories and great smile.

Dear family, I was saddened to hear this morning from my brother that Bill had passed out in Oregon. I played basketball and football with him in high school. He was a gentle giant and we always got along well. Haven’t seen him again until our 25th high school reunion where he introduced us to his wife and new baby girl. I was so pleased to spend some time with him and renew our friendship. It’s too bad distance spreads people so far apart. Our deepest sympathy to the family and know that...