William Robert "Rob" Wilkerson Jr.

1960 - 2025

Garden Valley - Rob was born in Nampa, Idaho, the eldest son of Bob and Jeannie Wilkerson. In the early 1980s, he married his first wife, Gina White, and together they were blessed with three children. A lifelong drag-racing enthusiast, sportsman, and true "jack of all trades," Rob lived a life full of energy and curiosity. He passed on his love for the outdoors to his children, teaching them to hunt, fish, camp, and survive in the wilderness; a legacy they will pass on to their children.

He spent many years moving throughout Idaho before eventually making his home in Crouch. There, he enjoyed driving truck for Wards, working for the county, and living close to the wildlife he loved so much. He even took the time to name all fourteen of his chickens, a small testament to his warm and playful spirit.

Rob is survived by his wife, Lesli; his mother, Jeannie Wilkerson; sister, Rhonda Petersen; children, Vanessa Craft (Micah), Natasha Wilkerson, and Zachary Wilkerson; grandchildren, Adison (Tyler), Abigale, Alexis, Dominic, Deanna, Brooke, and Zander; and his great-grandchild, Oaklee Mae.

He is preceded in death by his father, William R. "Bob" Wilkerson Sr.; brother, Roger Wilkerson; Wilkerson and Reizenstein grandparents.

A celebration of life will be held in the months to come to allow family time to travel.