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Daniel Wilkers Obituary
Daniel Charles Wilkers, 74, of Winston-Salem, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Dan is survived by his wife Judy, son Stephen (Angela) of Asheville, NC, and daughters Dorothy of San Francisco, CA and Rachel (Anthony) of Tobaccoville, NC. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Charlie, Weston, Danielle, and James.
Dan served as a Presbyterian minister for over 40 years. He was a lifelong teacher and student who dedicated his life to service through mission in his community and across the world. Dan was a loving husband and father. He will be remembered for his irreverent humor, life of service, and unwavering love for all people and faiths.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 7 at Parkway Presbyterian Church, 1000 Yorkshire Rd., Winston-Salem with reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dan's name to Crisis Control Ministry, where he volunteered for many years: Crisis Control Ministry, 200 E. 10th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
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Richard Short
August 6, 2023
I just heard of Dan´s passing today. My wife and I have such fond memories when we were Associate Pastors in two New Orleans area churches in the early 1970´s. May he rest in peace and may the peace of Christ, which passes all understanding, be with Judy and their children and grand-children.
David and Barbara Dow
February 17, 2023
We knew Dan and Judy at First Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, LA, in the 1980s when Dan was the minister there. We are sad to read the news. My wife and I were newly weds when we joined First Pres and Dan made us feel welcomed, he ministered well to our congregation from the pulpit and otherwise, baptized our daughter, taught us about Presbyterianism, we attended parties together, he taught our congregation Old and New Testament Kerygma classes, and was a fun person to be around. Our sympathies go to Judy and her family.
Jason Packard
January 11, 2023
Dan was our minister at First Presbyterian Church in Lafayette, Louisiana back in the 70's. Everyone loved him and his wife, Judy. He built our Youth Group from the ground up, drawing in the kids and teens of our church with his music, public projects and outings. He inspired my desire to learn how to play guitar. He organized plays that our group presented to the congregation and he and Judy hosted pool-parties at their home. I could go on and on. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing but I know he lived a full, wonderful life and enriched the lives of countless others. Rest in Peace, Dan and Godspeed!
Debbie Bandy
January 9, 2023
Dan was friend and pastor when we lived in Greenville. He baptized two of my children. I remember many conversations with him about faith and Mark Twain, about music and the Desert Fathers. In his ministry he worked faithfully for justice and equality. So many of us are thankful that Dan's ministry touched our lives.
I send my love and condolences to Judy, Stephen, Dorothy, Rachel, and their families.
Beth K Penley
January 6, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rev. Rob Jackson
January 6, 2023
On behalf of First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, NC, we offer our sincerest sympathies and give thanks to God for the life and work of Dan, and especially for his faithful service at FPC Greenville from 1986-1994. As a pastor at FPC, Dan left a legacy of love, that people knew he loved them, that God loved them, and they were called to share that love with others. I knew Dan when I worked in Salem Presbytery, and I was respectful of his wisdom. May the peace of Christ be with all those who mourn him, just as Dan is surely experiencing that peace himself.
Georgianna Brabban Johnson
January 5, 2023
Family of Dan Wilkers I am looking for photos
I did find some priceless Bible school photos Judy with I believe your children on them
I have and looking for others
Love and prayers
Georgianna
Georgianna Brabban Johnson
January 5, 2023
Dan was Pastor and I was his Associate Pastor for five years at First Presbyterian Greenville North Carolina.
We jointly led the youth groups always starting with singing and his beloved guitar.
We started the House church program together
We along with the Roman Catholic Church in Greenville North Carolina hosted us the Protestant youth and the Roman Catholic Church the Roman Catholic youth from Northern Ireland The Ulster Project
We shared many memories with that 800 member congregation
Judy and children it seems all of this was yesterday
My heart hurts and saddened
Blessings this day and each day to all of you
Georgianna
Lisa A Newton
January 5, 2023
Rest in Peace Reverend Dan. You will be missed! It was a pleasure serving with you at First Presbyterian ! Im grateful for your guidance during our transition.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones.
Velma Clement
January 5, 2023
Sad to hear of Dan's death as I call up many fond memories of my Secretarial association with him at First Pres in Lafayette, LA. He was such a good Pastor, Boss and Friend. My love to Judy and the kids I knew . . . and now to the grand kids. How time has flown by. Will hold you in my heart on the 7th.
Bob and Marla Dunham
January 5, 2023
Hard news in this new year. Grateful for a long friendship. Our love to Judy and the family.
Becky Barrow Young
January 5, 2023
One in a million. Trusted and loved by all ages. A most intelligent and thought-proking human. He will be missed. Greenville is better for having the Wilkers family in its midst.
Judy Wilson
January 5, 2023
Dan was my friend as well as my minister, and he was a guiding influence on the youth of First Pres in Greenville. It is a comfort to know he is making a joyful noise in the Church Triumphant!!
Marcia Cole
January 5, 2023
Dan was our pastor for 15 years until he retired from Parkway. He was a wonderful person, and meant so much to us, his other constituents and to his community. We will always remember the impact he had on our life. Marcia and Rick Cole
Ronnie
January 5, 2023
That picture is just how will always remember Dan. Prayers to all the Wilkers.
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