Eldon Wilkerson Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eldon Wilkerson of Carthage, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eldon left this world on April 12, 2025 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Eldon Wilkerson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Thomas and Elvira Thomas Wilkerson; his wife Rosemary Edith Swagger; his sons, Walter and Darrell Douglas; his siblings, Wallace, Royce, Wilton, Harold Wilkerson, Opal Ruth Allwhite, Wilma Cope, Grace Nester and Kathleen Wilkerson; and his son-in-law Clifford Robinson.
He is survived by: his daughters, Marylou Havelaar (Ron) and Sharron Robinson; his daughter-in-law Betsy Douglas; his grandchildren, Michelle, Julie, Christy, Anthony, Stefanie, Ersala, Brian and Wendy; and his sister-in-law Margaret Wilkerson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1530, Carthage, Texas 75633 or to the 100 Men of East Texas, P.O. Box 172, Carthage, Texas 75633.