Jerry was born in Houston, Texas to Gerald and Lucy Wilkerson. Jerry served in the US Navy and retired from Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) as a Commodity Specialist Supervisor. He received recognition from TDC for all his hard work and dedication to “get the job done.” Jerry was a devoted bowler and played for numerous leagues, receiving many awards for his outstanding bowling skills. Additionally, Jerry was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and collector of memorabilia related to many of his favorite athletes, actors, and musicians.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father Gerald, beloved mother Lucy, and dear grandmother Dora Gordon (Nanny).
Jerry is survived by his daughter Shelly and her husband Laramie; grandchildren, Cameron and Logan; step grandchildren, Shelby, Cody, and Savannah; step great grandchildren, Sophia and Levi; and cousins, Rex and Michelle Gordon and Gayle and Gilbert Thomson.
Visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home located at 6900 Lawndale Street, Houston, Texas 77023. Graveside services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Chaplain Daniel Schramm officiating.
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