Bud Franklin Wilkerson

March 24, 1932 - May 25, 2023

Bud Franklin Wilkerson, 91, of Rockingham, NC passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Wilkerson was born March 11, 1932, in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Levi Thomas Wilkerson and the late Berta Sue Lovelace Wilkerson. He was married to Alberta Stilson Wilkerson, who survives, of the residence.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Wilkerson worked as a security guard. He also proudly served in the U.S. Army in both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Janet Dillard (Kenny), stepchildren, Debbie Tuttle (Ron), Paula Hines (Rick), Linda Wray (Merlin), and Larry Wray (Elodie), a grandchild, Tahnee’Gammon (Shane), a great-grandchild, Kaitlin Wills (Marcus), as well as 11 step-grandchildren, eight step great-grandchildren, and a sister, Shirley Myers.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Joan Wilkerson, a stepson, Donald Wray, and seven siblings, Louise Bray, Thomas Wilkerson, Roy Wilkerson, Ray Wilkerson, Clarence Wilkerson, Marvin Wilkerson, and Darrel Wilkerson in addition to his parents.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Norris Funeral Services, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541 with Pastor Ronnie Dunn officiating. Interment will follow at Danville Memorial Gardens, Danville, VA. Prior to the funeral service, the family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.