Ira C. Wilkerson Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

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Ira C. (Bill) Wilkerson Jr., 91 of Callahan, Fl. passed away Friday Morning February 8, 2019. He was born November 13, 1927 to the late Ira C. Wilkerson, Sr. and Emma Elam Wilkerson in DeFuniak Springs, Fl. Mr. Wilkerson served in the United States Army from January 24, 1946 to July 4, 1947. He then made a career in the Plumbing & Pipefitting industry, retiring from Local Union #234 Plumbers and Steamfitters. Bill had a passion for outdoor life, especially hunting and fishing, but his greatest desire was to serve his Heavenly Father as a deacon for over 60 years. He also enjoyed fellowship with his church family and Sunday School members. Being very civic minded, he served as Town Councilman for the Town of Callahan, Fl. from 1979 to 1990. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gladys Proveaux Wilkerson, his two sons Mitch and Marty(Linda) Wilkerson, daughter Melanie (Steve) Crawford, three brothers Robert Wilkerson, Chester (Janice) Wilkerson, Jerome (Sue) Wilkerson, six grandchildren Kari (Bradley) Vennard, Shelly Wilkerson, Holly (Joshua) Wicker, Jarrod(Courtney) Killen, Brittany Robertson, Chloe Crawford and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 @ 11:00a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Callahan with interment in Jones Cemetery, Callahan. Visitation will be held in the church 1 hour prior to service. Condolences may be expressed at www.callahanfh.com. Arrangements under the direction and care of Ellis & Charlotte McAninch, Callahan Funeral Home, Inc.

Ira C. Wilkerson Jr.

November 13, 1927 - February 8, 2019