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Walter "Wilky" Wilkerson
January 14, 1922 ~ May 23, 2017 (age 95) 95 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Shary Huckleberry-Morris
May 30, 2017 6:18 PM
Wilky was my bus driver kindergarten thru 8th grade, he carried me off the bus more than once when I had had a siezure or was sick. I remember he always had candy, apples or oranges on holidays or just because for all of "his kids" on the bus. He was my hero, and a great man to all of us. I am thankful I had him in my life. I am so very sorry for yours and the communities loss.
Message from Marita Witten
May 26, 2017 11:37 PM
Prayers and deepest sympathy for the whole family.
Sincerely,
Marita Witten and Family
Sincerely,
Marita Witten and Family
Message from Linda Tucker
May 26, 2017 12:37 AM
I remember the service station. Tommy spoke often of Wilky. Sellersburg has lost a very good man. I still have a pot holder...a gift at Christmas.
Message from Rudy and Alma Hamblin
May 25, 2017 8:52 PM
Wilky was a great man, Friend, and Co-worker, as I called him a gazillion times, and he was always ready to go w/a Wrecker, work on a broke down vehicle and help find folks lodging if needed. He was an Honest man, who I always knew that if anyone on the road was needing Help, "Wilky" was there and he would see to it that they got their needed attended to. Me and Wilky was at the Silver Creek ball game with Madison the night that Gus Grissom and his 2 co workers were killed in the explosion of the flight they were going to take. I have times, and times upon times, that I remember 'Walter 'Wilky' Wilkerson. Men like Wilky will not come again, Praise God for what he showed other folk, a Special hero of mine as he was a WWII Veteran, and for that we can all sit back and relax tonight before we shut our eyes, and think:"PRAISE GOD, YOU LET FOLK LIKE HIM COME UPON OUR EARTH TO FIGHT FOR FREEDOM OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", WE HAD MANY WHEN I WAS YOUNG, BUT THEIR NUMBER IS GROWING FEWER AND FEWER. 'RIP' MY BROTHER, WE WILL FOLLOW U! A RET RM1 USN AND ISP COMM OFFICER! LOVED AND WILL MISS YOU....RIP
Message from Scott Bird
May 25, 2017 1:22 PM
Wilky was a very kind man; I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. He was my bus driver for the longest time and was always so nice to us kids. The drive to and from school was better simply because of him. Having read more about his life now (WWII vet, Police Commissioner, etc.) I really wish I could have talked to him more as an adult. He will be missed.
Message from Brittany Jobbitt
May 25, 2017 12:40 PM
Jessica,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family during this time of need. I know how special your grandpa was to you and the rest of your family; I am so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of your family during this time of need. I know how special your grandpa was to you and the rest of your family; I am so sorry for your loss.
Message from Bruce and Barbara Farnsley
May 25, 2017 11:02 AM
Well done thy good and faithful servant! Patti: Our prayers are with you and your family. We love you guys!
A candle was lit by Staff at Garr Funeral Home
on May 25, 2017 10:22 AM
A GARDEN PATH was sent on May 25, 2017
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love You!!! Tom, Sheila and Hunter Surrett
Message from Kelly Noel
May 25, 2017 7:39 AM
Jessica,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will pray for your Peace!
Love, Mamaw
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will pray for your Peace!
Love, Mamaw
A candle was lit by Jill Sink
on May 24, 2017 10:31 PM
Message from Heather Churchman Edrington
May 24, 2017 10:13 PM
Wilky was such a special man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Message from April Mutchie
May 24, 2017 9:54 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Wilky was my bus driver over 30 years ago, but I never forgot his kind and generous spirit. He made a huge impact on my life and I am sure the lives of many others. I hope this brings you some comfort during this hard time.
Message from Mary Lambert
May 24, 2017 9:37 PM
Wilky was one of the sweetest people I knew. He safely delivered me to and from school my entire school career. He was so much more than our bus driver. Wilky loved us all and treated each one of us with respect and concern. He will be missed but heaven has received a special spirit. Love to the family.
A candle was lit by Anna Spink
on May 24, 2017 9:15 PM
A candle was lit by Michelle Miller
on May 24, 2017 12:53 PM
Patty, Linda and Family:
I am praying for you all and I am so sorry. Wilky was the kindest man I have ever known.
Love and Prayers to all of you,
Michelle (Lothery) Miller
Patty, Linda and Family:
I am praying for you all and I am so sorry. Wilky was the kindest man I have ever known.
Love and Prayers to all of you,
Michelle (Lothery) Miller
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