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John T. "J.T." Wilkerson Sr.

1931 - 2019

John T. "J.T." Wilkerson Sr. obituary, 1931-2019, Lubbock, TX

BORN

1931

DIED

2019

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Griffin Mortuary Funeral Home & Chapel - Lubbock

1715 E Broadway St.

Lubbock, Texas

John Wilkerson Obituary

Lubbock- 87, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019. John was born to Emma Jenkins and Richard Wilkerson on November 26, 1931 in Bristol, TX. He was employed by Wilkerson's Cold Storage for over 40 years. John leaves to cherish his memory; 1 sister, Cleadell Pryor; 5 sons, Roy Locke (Madean), John Wilkerson, Jr. (Betty), Daryl Wilkerson (Dorothy), Alfred White, and Jimmy White (Mary); 5 daughters, Laney Peterson, (Kelvin), Patricia Price (Bobby), Denise Parrish, Rosetta Perry (Marvin), and Bobbie Hunter (Willie); 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Resthaven Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Griffin Mortuary.

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Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2019.

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April 19, 2019

Rest In Peace Mr. "J.T."

First Name Emma Last Name Adams

April 19, 2019

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. I have known Mr. "J.T." all my life. He was a great person.
Rest In Peace Mr. "J.T."

Thelma Joseph

April 18, 2019

To our Pastor and his family you have our deepest condolences during the loss of your love one. We are praying for your strength and that God will comfort you during this time. Life is the greatest gift that God has given us. Death is only a bridge towards eternal life with God. Be Blessed

michael mccowan

April 15, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LM

April 14, 2019

My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.

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19

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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Griffin Mortuary Funeral Home & Chapel - Lubbock

1715 E Broadway St., Lubbock, TX 79403

Apr

20

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church

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Griffin Mortuary Funeral Home & Chapel - Lubbock

1715 E Broadway St., Lubbock, TX 79403

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