Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr., 79, of Dover, DE passed away May 9, 2024. He was born March 20, 1945 in Calvert County to Morris Nathanial and Beula Mae (Catterton) Wilkerson. Charles married Sharon Graves on May 14, 1965 and they lived in Lothian before moving to Kent Island where they lived for 21 years. In 2010 they moved to Dover. Charles worked at Pickle Gibson Gas Station in Deale before going to work as a carpenter, working for various companies including Giant Food. He also operated a produce stand for many years on Kent Island. Charles was a 30-year heart transplant survivor undergoing the procedure on May 8, 1994. He was a member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church. In his free time Charles enjoyed gambling, playing scratch off tickets, and going to Dover Downs. He also enjoyed talking to people, supervising projects around the house, and cheering for the Washington Redskins and Baltimore Orioles.
Charles is survived by his wife Sharon Wilkerson, children Charles “Chuck” Wilkerson, Jr. (Chris Brittingham of West Virginia and Lisa Witcher of Dover, DE, grandchildren Mary Witcher, Kyle Wilkerson, and Taylor Colman, siblings Gene Wilkerson (Vera), Vernon Wilkerson (Gloria), Evelyn Poole, Judy Jenkins, and Betty Sue Long (Charlie), and his favorite cat Sassy. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Catterton, and sister Margaret Tawney.
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Peggy Leftwich Kaplan
May 19 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Dear Sharon and Family. My Heart goes out to You All. May Charlie’s Memories Hug Your Hearts Forever, Sincerely, Peggy. [Regret unable to get there for You All. Certainly You and Charlie renewed my faith in human nature, Really liked you all thru the years] Prayers for Peace of Mind thru these times and always.
Love, Peggy
Alice Webb
May 14 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Sharon, Kevin and I are heart broken to hear about Charlie. What a great and special man he was. Unfortunately we won’t be able to come to the services but our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dana Herrell Floyd
May 14 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Sharon, Chuck and Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Charlie. So many childhood memories shared with your family. Sending love and prayers to you all during this very difficult time. Love, Dana (Herrell) Floyd
Team Homegrown
May 14 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Lisa and family,
We are praying and thinking of you, during this difficult time. Please let us know what we can do to help!?
Shelley
May 13 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Charlie is my best friend’s father, I met this family in 1989, they welcomed me into the family one of their own. He will be missed by many. May you rest easy Charlie. ❤️❤️
The Williams/Mock Family
Dorothy Capel
May 10 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Charlie and Sharon along with their children and grandchildren are our family. We will always hold dear the many memories we have of Charlie. He will be missed by many. Charlie we love you rest in the arms of our Lord❤️
Aimee Stevens
May 10 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Charles was a special man. He will be missed in so many ways from eating crabs at the campground with his family and grandkids. We will cherish every moment we had with him. From crabs to visits. He became part of our family with his granddaughter and her boyfriend John, our son. Lisa has been part of our life for years as well as Sharon (momma) and Mary. Many cherished memories. Love, the Stevens
Pamella Leftwich
May 10 – Obituary: Charles Fred Wilkerson, Sr.
Charlie was a cousin by marriage. No words can express what a wonderful man he was who brought love and joy to so many. We’ve lost a wonderful human and Heaven gained another Angel. RIP Charlie – we’ll always cherish the memories we shared.
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