Walter Johnson Wilkey

Red was pipe fitter with DuPont for over 35 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge in Rainsville, AL.

Red was a former City Alderman in Rainsville, TN. He was a World War II Veteran, when he was serving in the United States Navy.

Red was preceded in death by parents Earl Wilkey and Minnie Page Wilkey; first wife and mother of his children Muriel Wilkey; second wife Debra Wilkey; son-in –law Ronnie Raper; brothers and sisters.

Red is survived by sons Jerry (Pam) Wilkey of Dayton, TN., and David ( Patti) Wilkey of Soddy Daisy, TN.; daughter Phillis Raper of Dayton, TN.; grandchildren Chris ( Kathy) Wilkey of Ringgold, GA., Michelle Hastings of Dayton, TN., Leigh Ann ( Scott) Shadden of Dayton, TN., Eric Wilkey of Dayton, TN., and Tanner Wilkey of Knoxville, TN,.; great –grandchildren Taylor ( Alanah) Wilkey, Jordan ( Savannah) Wilkey, Drew ( Taylor) Wilkey, DeWayne Megaris, Logan Hastings, Millie Shadden, Aiden Wilkey and Ella Wilkey; several great-great grandchildren; brother Tommy Wilkey and sisters Virginia Matthew and Sandi Hall.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 12 at 4 pm at Solomon’s Porch Church, 9125 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321, with Pastor and niece Beverly Louallen officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, Please make memorial Contributions in Walter “ Red” Wilkey’s name to Solomon’s Porch Church, 9125 Rhea County Highway, Dayton, TN 37321.

Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com

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