Robert "Bob" Wilkerson
Robert "Bob" Wilkerson
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Robert "Bob" Joseph Wilkerson, 90, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
He was born on February 26, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Frank and Viola (Ashby) Wilkerson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Grube Wilkerson, daughter, Robin Marie Wilkerson Lyons and sister, Dorothy Wilkerson Fromm.
He attended St. X High School and retired from Hamilton Printing. In retirement he fulfilled his dream in moving to The Villages in Florida for over 20 years.
Bob is survived by his loving daughters, Cindy Ann Crotzer (Steve), Judy Ann O'Connell (Pat), Cathy Marie Creque (Ron); nine grandchildren, Heather Hawthorne (Bret), Jennifer Magan (Nick), Jessica Baldwin (Scott), Carrie Crotzer, P.J. O'Connell (Jennifer), Tiffany Martin (Joshua), Ashley Hughes (Isaac), Chelsey Hall (Tristan), Hannah Carter (Orrie), 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Per Bob's wishes cremation was chosen and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
To share a memory of Bob or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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