James Neal Wilkerson, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at a Kerrville care center. He was born on Feb 07, 1925 in Hext to Audrey (Bishop) and Walter Wilkerson. Neal served in the US Army from 1943 1945 during World War II. He married Oleta Ware on May 26, 1946 in Brady. Neal worked for many years as a repair man working on air conditioners, refrigerators and cars; if it was broke he could fix it. Before retirement, he become a preacher and enjoyed preaching in London, Lohn, Carlsbad, Leakey, Monahans and Kerrville. Neal loved to read his Bible and go fishing. He was a member of the Junction Highway, Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 57 years Oleta Wilkerson; child, Larry Wilkerson and wife Vernita; sister, Lena Walker.
Neal is survived by his loving children Sharon Neuman, husband Jack, Judy Chandler and husband Riley and Darryl Wilkerson; sister, Mary Sue Warlick and husband Tom. He also has 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren. He will be loved and missed by many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be 1pm, Friday, Feb 01, 2013 at Wrights Funeral Parlor with family greeting guest from 5 7p.
Funeral service will be 1pm, Saturday, Feb 02, 2013 at the Junction Highway Church of Christ with interment to follow at the Hext Cemetery, Hext.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials are made to the Junction Hwy, Church of Christ, 2500 Junction Highway, Kerrville, Texas 78028.
