Harold Richard “Dick”
Wilkerson, 81, of Poteau, OK passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in
Poteau. Dick was born August 3, 1933 in Rogersville, MO
to Samp & Eva (Turner) Wilkerson. He
was an educator from 1961 – 1988 when he retired. He was a veteran of the US Army where he
served in Korea. He continued his service in the National
Guard for 7 years. He was Poteau Chamber
President in 1988 and also received the Man of the Year Award in 1988. Dick was a member of Pleasant
Valley Baptist
Church in Rogersville, MO. Preceded in death by his parents; sister
Sandra Richard & brother, Martin Wilkerson.
Suvivors include his wife
of 58 years, Ardith Ann; daughter, Cheryl Ann Burleigh of Weatherford, OK; son
& daughter in law, Scott & Joann Wilkerson of Stevensville, MD;
grandchildren, Jane Ann Wilkerson of Washington, DC, Wyatt Wilkerson &
Samantha Mason of Stevensville, MD, Laura Ann Burleigh of Weatherford, OK;
great grandchild, Mia Wilkerson of Washington, DC; sisters, Helen Gray, Betty Watkins of
Springfield, MO, Debbie Abney of Republic, MO; numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins, students, teachers and friends.
Services will be 10 am
Saturday, August 30, 2014 at the First Christian Church, Poteau with Rev. Gary
Vancil & Rev. Phil McGehee officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jim Burleigh, David Butler, Harry Tustin, Kendall
Ballew, Larry Hall, Gary Flowers. Ronny Blake, Lynn Lockhart & Don Baetz.
The family will be at the
funeral home on Friday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives &
friends.
In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to the Kiamichi Technology Center Foundation Scholarship,
PO Box 825, Poteau, OK 74953
1 comment:
So sorry for your loss. Dick was a great man, one everyone should strive to be like. One of my fondest memories is when he took us out for the world's best strawberry shortcake. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jason Chilton
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