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JOHN W. WILKERSON JR.
1952 - 2019
JOHN W. WILKERSON JR.
1952 - 2019
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BORN
1952
DIED
2019
JOHN WILKERSON Obituary
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Angela King
August 28, 2019
Muriel know that he was loved but God loved him best.
JOSEPH LYONS
August 27, 2019
wishing you comfort, peace, and hope in this time of sadness. in deepest sympathy. joseph LYONS.
Patricia Lewis
August 26, 2019
May God bless and keep you and family in His tender loving care. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Mrs. Bettye, during this difficult time. Our love to you. I pray comfort, strength and peace be with you.
Joanie H. V. Carmichael
August 26, 2019
Betty, my dearest Muriel, and family, Im Sending peaceful wishes and prayers for you with hopes your heart will be comforted soon.
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Debra Butler
August 26, 2019
My Sympathy to you Mrs. Betty Wilkerson and to your family in the lost of your Husband/ family member . a former Co-worker of John's at SVTC he made
everyone feel like family there. God has received a kind
person. Praying for strength for you and your family during this saddened time for you all
Iris Brown
August 26, 2019
Wilkerson Family, our deepest
Love and Prayers to you.
We enjoyed many good fellowships with the family.
Love You All, Willis and Iris
Brown.
Marlena Fordbey
August 25, 2019
Uncle Johnnie, You will truly be missed. I remember so many smiles and hugs you offered my family. I especially remember every summer coming down to Petersburg with Bobbie and Grandma. I would always spend the night at your house and laugh at Muriel and Raven teasing John III about the movie Sleepwalkers and how you would join in which was hilarious. I have to admit I was little scared of the movie then myself. But I know you are looking down from heaven with Bobbie admiring us from a far. I will always love you and will always remember how you would call my mother chin lady and my sister Pam face. You are the best uncle a niece could ask for I love you so much its so hard to believe you are gone but I know you are always there to guide us. I miss you always Nina!
Jackie Claiborne
August 25, 2019
My sincere sympathy to the Wilkerson family. May God's loving arms be around u as u grieve the lost of your love one.
Winnie Poo Neaves
August 25, 2019
To the family of Deacon John W. Wilkerson:
John was a man of few words not until you set him off but it had to be something that was involving one of his staff members that he supervised or one of the clients. He was a good friend, my supervisor, and my boss man during our work at Southside Va. Training Center Petersburg, Va. My name was Winnie Poo to him and his name was Boss Man for me. Rest in peace my friend and you made the world a better place just by being who God made you to be. A man of God, a husband, grand father,my friend and a teacher to many. To the family-- He is gone from the problems of this world but will always be with you within your hearts.
Joyce Roberts
August 25, 2019
Dear Bettye,
We were deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. Our sympathies go out to you, Muriel, Raven, John and your precious grands. I am praying for your strength as you go through this sad time and peace as you remember wonderful memories of John. We were blessed to have John in our lives and he leaves a wonderful legacy for all of us to follow.
In sympathy, friendship and love,
Your Buddy,
Joyce Roberts
Patricia Coleman
August 25, 2019
My condolences to the family..R.I.H. John a.k.a. taterchip...Gone but never forgotten...
Kathy West
August 25, 2019
Our condolences are extended to the family for the loss of John. Our prayers is that God will grant you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult times and the days ahead. Continue to cherish his memories and it shall bring Joy to your hearts.
Winfred Ridley
August 24, 2019
Bettye, Muriel, Raven, John Jr. and family, Gert, Joi, and I send heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of John. He and I met at Virginia State College in 1972, worked together as general aides at Central State Hospital and Southside Virginia Training Center, and have remained friends for the past 47 years. We know that God's love and your faith in Him will never cease. May you continue to be blessed and highly favored.
Winfred, Gertrude, and Joi Ridley
Delores J Bland
August 23, 2019
Bettye and Family, As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. I worked with John at SVTC, he was always very polite and friendly. We know that earth has no sorry that heaven can not heal. Keeping the family in my prayers.
Dorothy Bailey
August 23, 2019
Mrs. Wilkerson
I am so sorry about your lost. May God comfort you in your trying times. He will give you peace. He is gone but not forgotten. I love you in the Lord.
Bertha Bland
August 23, 2019
Betty, children, grandchildren and family I'm sending my deepest condolences. Hearing of John passing really saddened my heart. Even through the hurt I will never question the work of God. John was my coworker , we developed a friend/family relationship. Those memories I will cherish forever in my heart. He was a wonderful person who willingly help others with a smile. Keeping the family in prayers during this difficult time. John is now an Guardian Angel watching over his love ones...Rip John
Denise Weldon
August 23, 2019
Mrs. Betty, Praying God's peace be upon you to give you comfort and strength. Mr. John was such a wonderful person. He was a blessing to everyone who met him. He will be greatly missed.
Cynthia Green-Jones
August 23, 2019
A very stellar king. RIP John.
Doris & Herbert Patrick
August 23, 2019
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Just remember when the heart is grieving, God comes near to bring His comfort and catch every tear. May God hold you close, comfort you gently, and carry you through this very difficult time
Vanessa Mason
August 22, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Krystal Page
August 22, 2019
Mrs. Betty I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Mr. Wilkerson will be truly missed. You and your family have always been there for me and my family through out the years. Please let me know if you need anything.
Johna Vazquez
August 22, 2019
Mr. Wilkerson was kind, and very generous! He had a way of brightening everyone's day simply with a greeting. The students respected him and his tall stature made all of us look and listen when he spoke. I never heard him raise his voice to command attention. He will be dearly missed by many colleagues and educator friends. My deepest condolences to his family. Please find comfort in knowing we loved him too.
Tracey Ridley Gray
August 22, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you Mrs Betty and the children. May God grant you the strength To endure at this difficult time.
Germaine Oliver
August 22, 2019
I am So sorry to hear about my Friend/Co-worker Deacon John Wilkerson, he was a person that didn't mine helping others. I am going to miss you. To Mrs.Wilkerson and family Thank You for sharing John with SVTC. We stand with you during this difficult time. Keeping the Family in Prayer .
Raymon Bessix
August 21, 2019
God be with you during this most difficult time.
Celestine Riley
August 21, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the family
Sheila Ellis
August 20, 2019
Mrs. Betty, I am truly sorry to hear about the passing away of Deacon John. Whenever I visited Union Grove the two of you greeted me with much love and care. It is going to be hard not to see him not sitting on the second row beside you giving "God the Glory". I pray that God will give you and the rest of the family strength to get through this most difficult time.
I know that you know that God is a comforter and will do just that in your time of need.
Sincerely, Sorrowfully Submitted
Vilma Short
August 20, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Robin Wimbush
August 20, 2019
This is so hard for me I thought the world of you Im going to miss you so much. Cuz you were like a big brother to me, always was there for me till we meet again R.I.P love you❤
Denise Peebles
August 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer edwards
August 20, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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