Dick Wilkerson

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