Charles Elmert Wilkerson

Charles Elmert Wilkerson obituary

Charles Elmert Wilkerson

Charles Wilkerson Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 26, 2025.
Charles Elmert Wilkerson, is the son of the late Samuel Columbus Wilkerson and Lucy Marvel Andrews Wilkerson, was born on April 26, 1940, in Arkansas.

He attended the New Vision Church in Gideon, MO.

Mr. Wilkerson died Monday, November 17, 2025, at his residence in Gideon, at the age of 85 years.

Ben was survived by 3 sisters, Judy (Ronnie) Cotton, Barbara (Dannie) Stafford and Shirley Robinson; 1 brother, Sammy Wilkerson; several nieces and nephews and a host of other friends and relatives.

He was proceeded in death by 3 sisters, Ruby Walker, Jane Laden and Darlene Tuck.

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