The American Cancer Society’s mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families... moreThe American Cancer Society’s mission is to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support , to ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer.
We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of James Wesley Wilkerson. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The American Cancer Society.
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James Wesley Wilkerson, age 59, passed away on January 2, 2020 after an illness of cancer. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. Preceded in death is his father, Norman Wilkerson. He leaves behind his mother, Eleanor Wilkerson, 3 children, James Wesley Wilkerson, Jr., Kristin Marie Wilkerson, and Christy Nicole Wilkerson, 2 grandchildren Kaylin Marie Wilkerson and Kobie Quinton Fuerst, 3 sisters, Teresa Griggs ( Doug... see moreJames Wesley Wilkerson, age 59, passed away on January 2, 2020 after an illness of cancer. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. Preceded in death is his father, Norman Wilkerson. He leaves behind his mother, Eleanor Wilkerson, 3 children, James Wesley Wilkerson, Jr., Kristin Marie Wilkerson, and Christy Nicole Wilkerson, 2 grandchildren Kaylin Marie Wilkerson and Kobie Quinton Fuerst, 3 sisters, Teresa Griggs ( Doug Griggs), Dianne Clayton (Michael Clayton), and Renee' McGee (David McGee), 8 nieces and nephews, and 4 great nieces and nephews. James was an avid fan of The University of Memphis basketball and football teams.He was a strong supporter of The United States Navy. In a private ceremony, he will be buried at sea under the leadership of his son, Navy Chief Petty Officer, James Wilkerson, Jr.
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