Mr. Dennis Wilkerson, Sr. Obituary (1958

Mr. Dennis Neal Wilkerson, Sr., 65, passed away on November 9, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle in Columbus. Dennis was born December 12, 1958, in Starkville, the son of Nora D. Knighton and the late Alvin Estell Wilkerson. Dennis graduated from West Point High School, East Mississippi Junior College, and the University of Mississippi, graduating with a degree in business. After graduating from the University of Mississippi, Dennis went on to start and own several businesses and operate an Arabian horse farm with his wife Robin. Dennis had a passion for his family and loved them fiercely. He also loved his horses, good food, and all things "Ole Miss". Above all, was his love of God. He married Robin Brown on April 16, 1997, in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dennis was a loving husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, uncle, and friend. Visitation will be held from 5:00-6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Caledonia Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life will follow at 6:00 P.M. with Brother Kelby Johnson officiating. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include his wife Robin B. Wilkerson of Caledonia; one daughter, Brianna Wilkerson of Starkville; two sons, Dennis Neal Wilkerson, Jr. (Hillari) and Seth Thomas Wilkerson (Dallas) both of Nashville, Tennessee; his mother Nora D. Benson of West Point; four sisters, Sharon Davila (Mark) of San Antonio, Texas, Kay Elliott (Dennis) of Hot Springs, Arkansas., Adelle Richey, and Bonnie Moore both of West Point; two brothers, Shelley Wilkerson and Kenneth Wilkerson (Cheryl) both of West Point; father-in-law & mother-in-law: Fred & Sherry Brown of Jasper, Alabama; and sister-in-law: Schrell Crump (Mark) of Jasper, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends that he considered to be family. Honorary Pallbearers will be His many friends in Caledonia, and his many friends at the various supper clubs. Memorials may be made to Caledonia Baptist Church, 7840 Wolfe Road, Columbus, Mississippi 39705 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1818, Memphis, Tennessee 38101. Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com