George C. Wilkerson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 26, 2023 we had to say goodbye to George C. Wilkerson of Salem, Illinois, born in Breese, Illinois. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George C. Wilkerson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George C. Wilkerson, Sr. and Odetta Wilkerson (Eblin); and his spouse Marikay Taylor. He is survived by: his close friend Jennifer Newman of Alma; his children, Brent Taylor (Kendra) of Salem, Sara Ulrey (Mike) of Salem, Matt Taylor (A. J. Smith) of Muscle Shoals and Jesse Wilkerson (Leanna Meyer) of Keysport; his grandchildren, Charlee, Jaq, Seth, Emma, John and Bailey; and his sisters, Sarah Wilkerson of Newton, Polly Wilkerson (Gene Cook) of Salem and Ruby Willison of Harrisburg. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital in St. Louis, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and/or Wounded Warriors and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Rankin Funeral Home at 310 North Broadway/ PO Box 97, Salem, Illinois 62881, (618) 548-1234, who is honored to be of service to George's Family.
