L. Sherman Wilkinson, Jr., 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
On August 18, 1940 he was born in St. Joseph, Missouri to M. Maxine (Lucas) and Linville Sherman Wilkinson, Sr.
He retired after nearly 20 years as a mechanic for the St. Joseph Police Department. As the first Elder of the church, he was a member of the Emanual Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was also a Pathfinder Leader. Sherman was an avid cyclist, completing the MS 150 many times. He loved to camp and hike. He was also a skilled bowler.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Vernal (Simpson) Wilkinson; second wife, Marie A. (Childs) Wilkinson; daughter, M. Maxine Besch; grandson, Linville Sherman IV; sister, Barbara Taylor Burgess; beloved dog, Samson.
He is survived by children, Rosalind Wallace-Brown, Linville Sherman Wilkinson, III (Rhonda), Adrian Wilson, Regina Gribble, Reyhan Wilkinson (Courtney); grandchildren, Ranece, Royce, Rechaela, Kym, Antwoine, Lacole, Dajonn, Cameron, Austin, Reyhan, Jr., Tarik, Makaila, Mya, Maleeq, Assata, Ayende, Ayanna, Azariah; great-grandchildren, Talia, Nylah, Calyan, Danielle, Taiya, Caliv, Ezeek, Addison, Brooklyn, Derryck, Khadyn, Aniyah, Mekhi, Khobi, K’ire, Erion, Jadyn, Jasmine, Julian, Cash, Camille, Daniah, Donovan, Estrella, Mycah, Carter, Violet; siblings, Carolyn Curtis (Ron), and Gary Wilkinson, Sr.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to the Fruedenthal Home-Based Healthcare family for their support and assistance with their father.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 6, Emanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 5, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
