Fred J. Wilkerson, 88 of Louisville, passed away peacefully, Sunday March 19th, 2017. He was born on May 14th, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Rose Ella and his two brothers: James “Jim” & George “Chub”. He is survived by his two sisters: Marie Heichelbech & Helen Cain; seven children: Chuck (Bonnie) Wilkerson, Janice (Ed) Pratt, Joey (Christina) Wilkerson, Margie Wilkerson, Michael (Jolene) Wilkerson, Clarissa Williams, & Robert (Amy) Wilkerson; 22 grandchildren & 25 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 22nd, 2017 from 11-5pm at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home, 8519 Preston Hwy.