Dean was born on June 9, 1938 in Appleby, TX to Annie Mae Coon Wilkerson and Delton Wilkerson. He joined the United States Navy in 1959 where he served as a 2nd class Petty Officer in the Seabees with three years of service. He was also a member of the Walter Pearson Masonic Lodge and Arabian Shiner in Houston, TX.
Dean is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wilkerson of 63 years; son, Richard Wilkerson of Kilgore; son, Robert Wilkerson of Austin; Brother – LV Wilkerson and wife Marie Wilkerson of Houston; Grandchildren – Wendy Granados, Sean-Dean Wilkerson, Samantha Wilkerson, Alyssa Wilkerson, and Logan Wilkerson; Great Grandchildren – Christian, Jeremiah, and Gabriela Granados; and many other family and friends whose lives he touched.
He is preceded in death by his parents Annie Mae Coon and Delton Wilkerson, as well as, his brother, David Wilkerson.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends that have become family: Laura Wilson, Martin Christiansen, Cindy Long, and Thomas Wade for the love and care they have shown to our family