John Alec Wilkerson

On Thursday, February 9th, 2023, John Alec Wilkerson, affectionately known as “Jack”, went to his Heavenly Home and was united with his Lord and Savior at the age of 92. Jack was born on March 20, 1930 in St. Louis, a son to the late John E. Wilkerson and Artie (Roy) Wilkerson, one of four children.

Jack accepted Christ at a young age and was a God-fearing Christian man who led a strong example to his family to serve Christ. Jack loved life, and spent it surrounded by the unconditional love of his family. Jack valued every moment they shared together. On August 14th, 1953, Jack was united in marriage to Norma Jane Eye, and they shared sixty-two years together and six children were born to this union. Jack, along with his wife Norma Jane, was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Potosi, where he served for many years as a Deacon. In past years, Jack also served as a Deacon at White Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his five daughters: Sylvia Rowe and husband Alan, Sandy Fitzwater (husband, Paul), Jackie Shields (husband, Matt), Mary Lou Brabham (husband, Bart) and Carolyn Wilkerson; eighteen grandchildren: Nathan Rowe (wife, Jaclyn), Carrie Missey (husband, Matt), Jesse Rowe (wife, Erika), Phoebe Davis (husband, Kyle), Philip Fitzwater (wife, Jessica), Katherine Cullins (husband, Roger), Kelsey DeLuca (husband, Andrew), Ethan Shields (wife, Emily), Emily Ann Shields, Madeline Kent (husband, Connor), Josh Brabham, Luke Brabham, John Wyatt Brabham, Elizabeth Hoffman Weir (husband, Jake), Grace Belfield (husband, Micah), Hannah Hoffman, Emma Hoffman, Jackson Melton and a host of great grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews and relatives.

In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his loving wife, Norma Jane Wilkerson; son, Johnnie Wilkerson; three siblings: Wm. "Bill" Wilkerson, Alice Sago and Joe Wilkerson; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Johnnie and Janie Eye; as well as many other family members.

Visitation was held Monday, February 13th, 2023 from 5 to 8 P.M. at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation resumed on Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Potosi from 9 A.M. until the time of his Funeral Service at 11 A.M. Pastor Jim Ainley officiated, assisted by Rev. H. Wayne Isgriggs. Interment followed at White Oak Grove Cemetery.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served and ministered to the family and friends of Mr. Jack Wilkerson.