Leonard Jackson Wilkerson, age 77 of Knoxville, passed away June 27, 2021 at his home. He was a 1962 graduate of Farragut High School, a member of the U.S. Army, a Vietnam Veteran, and the American Legion Lodge #0212.
He loved old trucks and spending time with his friends at Weigels. Preceded in death by parents: Leonard and Pauline Akridge Wilkerson, and son Frankie Thomas.
Survivors include: wife Joyce A. Wilkerson, (Knoxville, TN), daughters: Laura (David) Fox, (Stryker, OH), Allyson (Kevin) Heck, (Dawsonville, GA), Kelly Crenshaw, (Strawberry Plains), Joy (Raul) Batista, (Corryton, TN), sister: Margie Klepper, (Lenoir City, TN), 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel, with a funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM, Chaplain Phil Groos officiating. Friends and family will meet at 1:45 PM for a 2:00 PM committal service at East Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery, 2200 E. Governor John Sevier Highway, Thursday, July 1, 2021, full military honors will be presented.
Online condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.