Virgil "Wade" Wilkerson

April 2, 1938 - December 20, 2014

WILKERSON, Virgil "Wade" age 76 of Waynesville passed away suddenly Sat. Dec. 20, 2014 at his residence. Wade was an Army veteran and he retired from GM in 1998 after more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church in Clarksville, the NRA, Waynesville Rotary, and the Checker's Club. An all around outdoorsman, he greatly enjoyed coon and deer hunting, riding his ATV, mushroom hunting, farm work, woodworking, playing his harmonica, auctioneering, telling stories, and carpentry. He was preceded in death by his former wife Mary, his parents Virgil and Lina Wilkerson, and his brother Vincent Wilkerson. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Joyce; four daughters Diann Jordan, Dana (John) Spille, Thea (Toby) Bostwick, and Kelly (Steve) Perdue; three sons Charles Virgil Wilkerson, Eddie (Tami) Lamb Jr., and Clifton Lamb; 34 grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two sisters Geniece (Farrell) Bradley and Sheila (Bob) Barger. Funeral services 11 AM Sat. Dec. 27 at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, Waynesville. The family will receive friends 4-8 PM Fri. at the funeral home. Condolences at www.stubbsconner.com.