Jack DeWayne Wilkerson, age 68, of Liberty, Indiana died Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana following a brief illness.
Born September 4, 1953 in Connersville, Indiana he was one of three children born to the late Ralph V. & Betty L. (Collins) Wilkerson. He spent his childhood years in Old Fairfield, Indiana until his family was forced to relocate to Union County, due to the Brookville Lake Project. He was a graduate of Short High School in Liberty, Indiana with the class of 1972, and completed trade school with a degree in drafting.
He used his mechanical skills as a journeyman Machinist at Roots Dresser Industries and its successors in Connersville for 43 years until his retirement in 2015.
Jack was active in several organizations and his community. A member of the NHRA, having built and raced drag cars for many years. He was also a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, and enjoyed attending shoots locally as well as at Friendship, Indiana. He was also a lifelong horse and pony enthusiast, having owned & showed Appaloosa horses. He loved trail riding with Debbie, and old friends around Whitewater State Park. Jack was currently President of the Old Fairfield/Sims Cemetery Association. His family & friends were his top priorities, and he was always there to lend a hand.
He attended St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Connersville.
Survivors include his loving wife of over 48 years, Debra; his son, Christopher DeWayne Wilkerson of Liberty, Indiana, two grandchildren, Kristin M. Wilkerson and Chris Dylan Wilkerson; a sister, Cynthia (Rick) Doulen of Fountain City, Indiana; his mother-in-law, Elsie Davis of Connersville, Indiana; in laws, Bill (Tina) Davis, Randy Davis, Mike (Brenda) Davis, aunt, Elizabeth Collins, Uncles, John Furbay & Jerry Furbay; as well as many cousins, nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Daniel L. Wilkerson, grandparents, Roy Collins, Dale & Alice Wilkerson, Martha & Clyde Furbay; sisters-in-law, Robin Davis and Joyce Davis, as well as his father-in-law, Clifford Davis.
Family & Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Dustin Boehm will officiate the Catholic Funeral Rite at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home in Brookville. Burial will follow in Sims Cemetery in New Fairfield, Indiana.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Sims Cemetery Association.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Wilkerson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com